Ottumwa High School - Argus Yearbook (Ottumwa, IA)

Text from Pages 1 - 138 of the 1912 volume:

Dedication WE HERE TAKE THE MEANS OF EXPRESSING OUR SINCERE APPRE- CIATION OF ONE WHO HAS ALWAYS BEEN WILLING TO LEND A HELPING HAND TOWARDS THE UPLIFTING OF OUR ALMA MATER, BY DEDICATING THIS. THE 1912 ANNUAL, TO OUR FRIEND AND INSTUCTOR MISS ADA C. HALL acuit? Mr. Frank M. Hammitt, Principal. Miss Ada C. Hall ENGLISH Miss Pauline Collins Miss Nellie Krotter Mr. Ward B. Rice MATHEMATICS Mr. Frank K. Williamson Miss Louisa A. Van Dyke Miss Louise Hale HISTORY Mr. Orville M. Swank SCIENCE Mr. L. B. Mull, Physics Mr. Clayton Botkin, Chemistry Miss Florence Gates, Biology LATIN Miss Elizabeth Packard Miss Florence Stuart GERMAN Miss Cornelia Hermann Mr. Carl Herborg MANUAL TRAINING Mr. G. W. Schfelker Miss Malissa Wilson DOMESTIC SCIENCE Miss Margaret Lewis COMMERCIAL Mr. A. E. Marston MUSIC Mrs. Theodosia Harrison DRAWING Miss Anna McDougal Xb[)a .Ar us Staff Editor-in-Chief—CLARENCE A. MAHON. Associate Editor—VENICE LEWIS. Business Manager—EDWIN G. COOK. Advertising Assistant—HAROLD CRIPS. Art Editor-WALTER SCHAFER. (Tlass Reporters Senior—EUNICE LEVIEN. Junior—KATHARINE McCARROLL. Sophomore—LYDIA FIEDLER. Freshman—CHARLOTTE CUSHING. Jfacult? -Advisors MISS ADA C. HALL MR. FRANK M. HAMMITT. Statistics of tfye Senior (Tlass OFFICERS. President—Robert Connell Vice-President—Clarence Glenn Secretary—Edward Cushing Treasurer—Edwin Cook EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. Robert Connell, Chairman. Mabel Burgess Clarence Glenn Eunice Levien Fred Wilson Clara Johnson Flower—Chrysanthemum. Colors—Purple and White. YELL Whang! Bang! Sis Boom Bah! Hullabaloo! Hullabaloo! Rah! Rah! Rah! We're in a class all by ourselves. Ottumwa High School! 1912! Mr. C. O. Taylor Mr. F. M. Hammitt HONORARY MEMBERS Mr. M. B. Hutchison Mr. L. B. Mull Miss Cornelia Hermann School Champions Basketball, 1911, 1912. Commencement, June 6. Junior-Senior Party May 31. Baccalaureate Sermon, June 2. CLASS ALBUM m Dfonorar? Mltmbtrs MISS CORNELIA HERMANN MR. M. B. HUTCHISON MR. FRANK M. HAMMITT MR. L. B. MULL MR. C. O. TAYLOR Senior Class President - ROBERT CONNELL, Bob” Hang sorrow! Care ivill kill a man, and therefore lei's be merry.” Lincoln 1-2, McKinley 3, O. H. S. Debating Team 4, Glee Club 4, ’12 Class President 4, Chairman Ex. Com. 4. Vice President— CLARENCE GLENN Small Latin and Less Greek!” Lincoln 1-2, Vice Pres, and Pres. 2; McLinley 3-4; Seer. 4; O. H. S. Debating Team 4 ; Vice-Pres. Class 4; Class Ex. Comm. 4. Secretary - EDWARD CUSHING True, my power ivith the man- agers is very notorious ” Lincoln 2, McKinley 3-4, Ath- letic Assn. 3-4, O. H. S. De- bating Team 4, Glee Club 4, Manager 4, Class Sec’y 4, Standing Com. 3-4. Treasurer — EDWIN COOK, Cooky” Get money, still get money, my boy, no matter by what means ” Lincoln 1-2, Lincoln Debating Team 2, McKinley 3-4, Ath- letic Ass’n. 2-3-4, Standing Committee 4. O. H. S. Re- serves 3, Class Treasurer 4, Business Manager Argus 4. Executive Committee — EUNICE LEVEIN She will outstrip all Praise, and make it lag behind ” Clio 1-2, Vice-Pres. 2, Class Basketball 1-2-3, Athletic Ass’n 1-2-3-4, Sec’y 2, Argus Staff 3-4, Glee Club 4, Philo 3-4, President 4, O. H. S. Basketball 4, Class Ex. Com. 4. FRED WILSON “ ? was a very par fit, gen til knight.” Class Executive Com. 4, Ath- letic Ass’n 4. CLARA JOHNSON “Thou female-tongue-running, smile-smoothing, heart-open- ing, wink-tipping maiden.” Clio 1-2, Sec’y 1, Ex. Com. 2, Philo 3-4, Treasurer 4, Class Sec’y 3, Student Council 3, Class Basketball 2-3, Cap’t 3, O. H. S. Basketball 2-3-4, Girls’ Athletic Ass’n 1-2-3-4, Girls’ Glee Club 4, Class Ex. Com. 4. LEONA BERRY, “honey Another flood of words! a very torrent Clio 1, Class Sec’y 1, Class Ex. Com. 3, Student 3, Girls’ Glee Club 3-4, Philo 4. ADDA CAINE “Delightful task! To rear the tender thought, to teach the young idea how to shoot. Philo 3-4. Executive Committee— MABEL BURGESS, “Mabie “To be merry but becomes you; for, out of all question you were born in a merry hour. Clio 1-2, Pres. 2, Class Basket- ball 2-3, H. School Basket- ball 2-3-4, Captain 4, Philo 3-4, Ex. Com. 4, Glee Club 4, Argus Staff 3, Orchestra 1-2-3-4, Vice-Pres. Class 3, Girls’ Athletic Ass’n 1-2-3-4, Pres. 4, Student Council 3. RACHAEL COWAN “Belter late than never.” Class Vice-Pres. i, Class Bas- ketball i, Clio 1-2, Ex Com. 3, Student Council 3, Philo 4 HAZEL DAVIS “Winn” me, and wear me.” Philo 3-4, Treasurer 3, Presi- dent 4, 0. H S. Debating Team 3, Girls’ Glee Club 1, 4- GLADYS DOHERTY “1 ought to have my oivn way in everything, and what's more I will, too” Philo 3-4, Ex. Com. 4, Class Basketball 3, O. H. S. Bas- ketball 3-4, Athletic Ass’n 3-4, Treasurer 4. JAMES DYSART, “Jim” “Deeper than ever plummet sounds. I'll droivn my book.” Lincoln 1-2, Treasurer 2, Class Basketball 2, Class Track 2-4. HELEN FLEMING “A most fresh and delicate creature.” Clio 1, Orchestra 2-3, Class Treasurer 3, Student Council 3, Girls’ Glee Club 1-3-4, Philo 4. ALMA FOX “Is she not passing fair Philo 3-4, Vice-Pres. 4, Girls’ Athletic Ass’n 1-2-3-4. Sec’y 4, Class Basketball 1-2-3. SIDNEY GOVE “ have bought golden opinions from all sorts of people. Class Pres. 2, Lincoln 1-2, Treas. 2, Chm Class Exec. Com. 2, Athletic Ass’n 3-4, StudentCouncil 2, Boys’ Glee Club 3, McKinley 3-4, Play 3, Vice Pres 4 VERNA GRUBBS “ never sau' so young a lady with so old a head. (Completed High School Course in three years.) ELSIE HUMPHREY “Her bark is worse than her bite Clio 1-2, Philo 3-4, Class Exec. Com. 1, Philo Exec. Com. 4. CHARLOTTE M. IRWIN “Small in the rest of those who would be smart Argus Staff 1. LEONARD KENDALL “God bless thy lungs, good Knight - - r Athletic Ass’n 1-2-3-4, McKin- ley 4, O. H. S. Debating Team 4. ELIZABETH KRAFKA “Deeds, not words.” O. H. S. Orchestra 3-4. EDWIN LESTER “I'll warrant him heart-whole.” Albia ’og-’io, O. H. S. Foot- ball 3-4, O. H. S. Basketball 3-4, Capt. 4, Class Basket- ball 3-4, Athletic Ass'n 3-4, McKinley 4. JOSEPHINE LUDEMAN “Exceedingly well read.” Philo 3-4, Philo Exec. Com. 3, Sec. 4, O. H. S. Orchestra 4. GEORGE LINDSAY am no orator as Brutus is, but as you know one all, a plain blunt man.” HARRY LYNCH, “Lynky “A very gentle beast, and of a good nature. Track 1-2, Class Basketball 2- 3-4, Capt. 2, O. H. S. Bas- ketball 3-4, Lincoln 2. dominick McDermott “I'll speak in a monstrous little voice. Athletic Ass’n 3, McKinley 3-4 Treasurer 4. CLARENCE MAHON “Consider you what service he has done for his country Lincoln 1-2, Lincoln Debating Team 2, McKinley 3-4, Pres. 4, O. H. S. Debating Team 4, Boys Glee Club 3-4, Ath- letic Ass’n 4, Editor in Chief Argus 4. ETHEL McGUIRE “Neat, not gaudy. Girls’ Glee Club 1, Philo 3-4, Vice-Pres. 4, Chairman Ex. Com. 4. WALTER McLAIN Eyes of unholy blue. Lincoln 2, O. H. S. Orchestra 2-3, McKinley 3-4, Athletic Ass’n 4, Standing Com. 4. JOHN NEVIN “The poetry of speech. 0. H. S. Basketball 3-4, Class Basketball 1-2-3-4, O. H. S. Football 3-4, Athletic Ass’n 1-2-3-4, Glee Club 4. MAURINE NYE “Maury “Hir nose tretys; hir eyen hreye as plas; hir mouth ful sntal and thereto softe and reed Clio 1-2, Exec. Com. 1-2, Sec’y 2, Philo 3-4, Exec. Com. 4, Marshal 4, Class Vice Pres. 2, Girls Athletic Ass’n 2-3-4, Vice-Pres. 4. JOSEPH OSTDIEK “To be swift is less than to be wise 0. H. S. Glee Club 3-4, McKin- ley 3-4, O. H. S. Debating Team 4, Athletic Ass’n 4. HAZEL OVERMAN “All is not gold that glitters Clio 1-2, Philo 3-4, Sec’y 4, O. H. S. Orchestra 1-2, Girls Athletic Ass’n 1-2-3-4, O. H. S. Basketball 4. MARIE PORTER “A progeny of learning Clio 1-2, Philo 3-4, Exec. Com. 4, Girls Glee Club 1-4, Girls Athletic Ass’n 3-4. GUY RODGERS “Tutored, in the rudiments of many desperate studies Lincoln 1-2, Athletic Ass’n 1- 2- 3-4, Boys’ Glee Club 3-4. LOUIS SPIWAK I am not only witty in myself but the cause that wit is in other men. McKinley 3-4, O. H S. Foot- ball Reserves 3-4, Sub First Team 3-4, Class Basketball 3- 4, Athletic Ass’n 1-2-3-4. PAUL VAN GENT, “Van” An athlete tall luas he McKinley 4, O. H. S. Football 4, Class Basketball 3-4, Capt. 4, Class Track 2-3. HARRY WALKER Lets have a party! Pres. Library Ass’n 1, Class Treas 2, Class Exec. Com. 3, Student Council 3, Lincoln 1- 2, Sec’y 2, McKinley 3-4, Athletic Ass'n 2-3-4, Class Track Team 2-4, Standing Com. 3-4, Class Basketball 4. MAX WILSON Famine is in my cheeks Class Basketball 1-3, Class Track 1-2, O. H. S. Football 2- 3-4, Adv. Ass’t Argus 3, Athletic Ass’n 1-2-3-4, Pres. 4, Chrm. Standing Com. 3, Subscription Com. 3-4, Lin- coln 1-2, McKinley 3-4, Class Exec. Com. 2. HATTIE WOLF, 'Fat “Her little, nameless, unremem- bered acts of kindness and of love.” Philo 3-4, Girls’ Athletic Ass’n 4- BERTHA WORMHOUDT “Bert “As good be out of the world as out of the fashion. Clsss Ex. Com. 1-2, Class Pres 3, Student Council 3, Glee Club 2-3-4, Philo 4. HENRY WORMHOUDT “Henri “Yet I love glory! glory is a great thing Class Basketball 1-2-3-4, Capt. 1, Class Track 1-2-4, Capt. 1, O. H. S. Track 2-3-4, Capt. 4, O. H. S. Football 1- 2-3-4, Capt. 4, O. H. S. Bas- ketball 2-3-4, Lincoln 1-2, Pres. 2, McKinley 3. NELL JEFFREY “Won by the foolish whistling of a man. Philo 4, Hiteman High School 1-2-3. PAUL BOXX “Doc. “His cares are now all ended. Lincoln 2-3, Athletic Ass’n 1- 2-3-4, Football 2-4, Glee Club 3-4, Pres. 4. Un ttemorv OF OUR BELOVED FRIENDS AND FORMER CLASSMA TES WHO HA VE PASSED ON BEFORE US. Mta?or S. IK. Harper 3fonorar? ttcmbcr 3ltilre Scott 1912 (Tlass Song (Tone “Mine”) Come let os sing of our dear school days The days of 1912. Sing of those years of joy and gladness And friends we loved so well. Soon all the cares of life will claim us, Then joys will soon be past But memory still remains to cheer us. Though Life its shadow cast. Ours is the class with colors royal Purple and white so pure. Ours are the hearts that e're are loyal To 1912, so dear. We'll sing our last farewell together, Hearts bound by love and pride For 1912 and what she's brought us. Those thoughts will ever bide. CHORUS. Farewell to our dear old High School, Farewell to our friendships true, Farewell to our teachers loyal. Farewell to our colors true. Ours are the colors flying. Ours are the purple and white. Ours is the love never dying. Farewell dear old 1912. Class IHistor? Extracts from bill’s 2 iary 6uring )i$ ifi b School (Eourse. FRESHMAN YEAR. 1908—09 September 9th. Mr. Kinsey called the bunch together this noon and gave us a “spiel” about two yards long, about what we should and what we should not do. Scared us nearly to death because he said if we walked on our heels, we'd run chances of being sent to the office. The tall dark-haired man the Seniors call Reed, don't look good to me. I don't want to get into a mix with him, so I guess I'll walk on my toes. Sept. 10th. They had an election of officers today. Passed around tickets as long as your arm with nominations on them. I didn't even get nominated, but maybe I'll be lucky next year. They elected Paul Cremer president, Rachal Cowan, Vice-Pres., Leona Berry, Sec'y and Morrell Foster, Treas. I guess they'll make a pretty good outfit for this year. (I see where they have their hands full handling our class). Sept. 12. I didn't think I'd record this but I guess to be accurate. I'll have to. I certainly got mine today, a big bunch of rubes” picked me up and carried me to the water faucet and turned the cold water on my head, full force. Say, maybe you don't think it was cold. 'Twouldn't a been so bad if they'd had it a little warmer. Nov. 27th. Another class meeting today they elected Henry Wormhoudt captain of the Boy's Basket Ball team and Milre Scott captain of the Girl's team. They also selected Purple and White for the colors; and several of the girls showed their poetic ability by giving us some yells. I didn't think they amounted to much but I guess maybe they'll do. May 19th. Class decided to have a party on May 28. Gee, I can hardly wait, I don't know whether to step with my lady or not. They stuck us for fifty cents apiece, and I'm broke. Guess I'll have to sell my Latin and borrow a book for the rest of the year. May 29th. 4 A. M. Had our party to-night. You bet I had my lady right there. They didn't do much but sit around and smile. Some of the boys went to the picture show to break the monotony. Brockman's certainly have some house. Guess I'll get to bed and sleep a little. Got a big day to-morrow. SOPHOMORE YEAR, 1909—10. Sept. 16th. Had our first meeting of the year today. Gee, I hate to come back to school. There certainly is a bunch of green freshmen up (Class 3fistor?--(Tontinu i there now. Our class elected Sidney Gove, Pres., Maurine Nye, Vice-Pres; Harry Walker, Treas; and Pauline Smith, Sec. Decided to have a Hay-rack party on Sept. 29. Sept. 30th. 3:15 A. M. Just got in, went to Agency on our Hay-rack ride. Had a feed of pumpkin pie and cider. May 23rd. Had several meetings since Sept. 30, but none of them amounted to much, only duns lor money. I tell you this high school business is tough on a poor man. May 24th. C. O. Taylor one of our honorary members invited us to have a party at his house. The class decided to accept the invitation. Another dun for cash. June 3rd. 2:27 A. M. Had a swell party at Taylor's. I stagged it this time because I didn't have car fare for two. Lots of the boys brought their ladies though. JUNIOR YEAR. 1910—1911. Sept. 15th. First meeting of the year, today. Woman's Suffrage reigned supreme. Girls won all the election. The officers are as follows: Bertha Wormhoudt, Pres; Mabel Burgess, Vice-President; Helen Fleming, Treas. and Clara Johnson, Sec'y. We'll see how woman's rule goes for a year. Sept. 22nd. Decided to have another hay-rack party. Garsh sakes, there goes some more money! Appointed a committee to select class pins. That means more money again. Sept. 30th. Went to Chillicothe on our Hay-rack ride last night. Had a peach of a time. Oct. 29th. We sported out in our new class pins today. They certainly are beauties. Can't be beat any place. May 20th. I'd just as soon have been hit over the head as to have been at that meeting today. Seems as if at every meeting they assess the class something but today they capped the climax. Soaked everyone of us one dollar. Guess I'll have them change my dollar. I don't see why the Seniors can't pay for their own party. June 2nd. We certainly had one grand time at the Junior-Senior party at Hutchinson's to-night. Lots of folks there and everybody had a good time. For a change I accompanied my lady to the party (Pa loaned me the money). Class Tfistory— Continued SENIOR YEAR. 1911—1912. Sept. 4th. Four long and tedious years ago this class came into the Ottum- wa High School, a bunch of Freshmen, conceived in greeness. Now we are a class of dignified Seniors, worthy of being the ex- amples of the younger generation. I rather hated to return to school today and the only thing that comforts my throbbing breast is the tho’t of getting a seat in Room 10, the session room I had been trying to gain ever since my entrance to the H. S. Our class is somewhat smaller than it was at first, but those who remain are certainly a worthy crowd. Sept. 12th. The Senior class had their first meeting of the year to-day. They elected the following officers: Bob. Connell, Pres; Clarence Glenn, Vice Pres; Ed. Cushing, Sec’y; and Ed. Cook, Treasurer. They started out just fine by assessing the class a quarter to pay back debts. I’m glad I worked this summer, or I don’t know where the money would come from. Oct. 26th. Another assessment to-dav for Hallowe’en masquerade to- morrow night. Ouch! Oct. 27th. We certainly had a grand party at Marie Porter’s to-night. Most everybody masked. The faculty represented about every occupation imaginable, from a Catholic Nun to a fortune teller, and Society lady. Those teachers certainly had fine make ups. Dec. 14th. Another meeting to-day. Class elected Paul Van Gent Captain of the Boy’s B. B. Team and Mabel Burgess Captain of the Girl’s team. Decided to have a party for a change, on New Year’s night. I thought I heard a queer little noise, and come to find out, it a- mounted to 35c. Novel way of celebrating that Happy New Year’s Day. Jan. 1st. Had a party at Lynch’s to-night. Not many people there but they had a good time. Jan. 17th. We slipped two points over on the Preps, to-day in Basket Ball. I tell you they didn’t have much of a chance with men of our caliber. Feb. 15th. They decided to have another party. Bang! I heard a 25c assessment. Feb. 16th. Had our Class Party at Mr. Hammitt’s. He certainly knows how to entertain royally. We heard the news from our Basket Ball team at Muscatine. You bet we beat Elliott and his bunch. We heard from the debate at Moulton over our private wire. I’m not going to tell about the returns from this burg. (Tlass Trtistor?-- Tontinue5 March 4th. A year from to-day the new President will be inaugurated and the '12 class celebrated the day by having one grand row at the class meeting over the question of caps and gowns. We got the gowns all right. March 6th. Connell appointed a committee to wait upon “His majesty” to see what could be done as to Senior Privileges. March 14th. Awarded Mr. Reid contract for class Photos. Since school- board wouldn't furnish the caps and gowns, we decided we would wear civilians clothes in order to cut down expenses. March 20th. Annual message from Argus Manager, “Seniors pay $1.00 for Argus.” 1 see where dad will have to dig up again. April 22nd. Our worthy president presided at to-day's meeting. Com- mittees were appointed to write class will, prophecy and history and also a committee to find a motto. May 6th. Meeting of class to-day. Decided to have a class party on May 24th. Oh! Heck!!! another assessment of 25c. I'm glad the school year is about closed because I am bankrupt. I intend to file my papers to-morrow. May 31st. The Junior-Senior party was held to-night at Mr. Sargent's residence. It was nearly as good a party as the one we gave the '1 l's last year (you know it must have been good, then). The '13 class is certainly to be congratulated on their ability to entertain. Say! It certainly seemed queer, this was the first class party I've attended, that I didn't have to dig up some coin. June 6th. I am no longer classed as a High School student, but an alum- nus. The critical operation of graduation, was performed to-night. I have a funny feeling now, can't quite realize that my school days are ended, and that I am entering upon new duties which must be performed, and new problems which must be solved. —BILL. Note: In looking over material, for our class history. Bill's diary came to light. Nothing better could be obtained so we used it word for word. (Signed), The Committee Mabel Burgess Clara Johnson Gladys Doherty Louis Spiwak Guy Rodgers Edward Cushing (Class Witt Wet the Class of Nineteen Hundred and Twelve of the Ottumwa High School, City of Ottumwa, County of Wapello, State of Iowa, Country of the United States, of America, and Western Hemisphere, feel several symptons of the approaching old age, which make us fear that the delightful hours spent in the office before F. M. Ham- mitt, and other similar places of amusement about the building, are soon to cease forever. Therefore, realizing that our days are numbered, we bestow on our survivors our numerous possessions and prepare to depart. We declare this to be our Last Will and Testament. To our nearest relative, the Class of 1913. We leave 1. Our superabundance of Class Spirit, which always lead us to drown out others with our yells, at any time, and every occasion, especially at “Assembly.” 2. Room 10 and Miss Hall with instructions to handle her with care, as we have done. “There's a reason.” 3. Our Basket Ball ability to cinch the Class Championship which we have defended for the last two years. To Our Sister Class of 1914. 1. Privilege to sit in Library in as great numbers as desired, in study periods. 2. Our stand-in with the faculty. To the Baby Class of 1915. 1. A Bottle of Prof. Mull's Milk Compound to ease them for that tired feeling before recitation. 2. A large amount of the '12 dignity and importance, as we have always had more than we really needed. Personal Bequests. 1. Heine's ability as an all-round athlete to Charley Spiker, that he may attain some of Heine's World Wide Fame. 2. Lester's height to George Walker to be used by him as the goal of his ambition, hoping he may attain it. 3. The Magic Curlers (3 for 5c) used by our Louis Spiwak, to Walter Schafer on the condition that he let his hair grow long. 4. Helen Fleming and Leona Berry's places in front of the Mirror in Senior Girls' Wardrobe, to Pansy Hartwell and Nellie Hazeltine, so that they may have a chance to practice beauty cul- ture 5. Bertha Wormhoudt's green necktie, and superfluous hair to our beloved instructor. Miss Packard. 6. Sidney Gove's thin piping voice to Clyde Erskine so that he may sing “falsetto.” 7. The musical efforts of the 'I2's Trio composed of Eunice Levien, (Bass); Elsie Humphrey, (Tenor); and Hattie Wolf ,(Alto). to the '13 Girls to be used in Chapel Exercises, when Mr. Hammitt is out of speeches. 8. Rachel Cowan's wistful eyes to Mr. Mendelsohn, to be used by him when his wear out. 9. To Mr. Mendelsohn we also leave our annual “Spring Song'' that he might put it under lock and key so that the future genera- tions might not have to endure the strenuous monotony of its annual appearance. 10. Walter McLain's dancing ability to Elizabeth Hutchison hoping that she may show as much improvement as he has done. 11. Max Wilson's mild temper and his perfect ability to control it to Venice Lewis hoping that this small momento may be a con- dolence to her in Max's absence. 12. Charlotte Irwin's coquettishness to Alice Shea hoping that she may make good use of it. 13. Mabel Burgess's solemn, sober, disposition to Edna Rob- ertson. 14. Josephine Ludeman's loud, rasping voice to Marguerite Slaught. 15. Nell Jeffry's dinner bucket to Evelyn Hall, to save her the trouble of walking home for dinner. 16. Ed. Cook's business ability to Mr. Rice, to aid him in managing athletics. 17. Leonard Kendall's rich Irish dialect to Miss Van Dyke. 18. Hazel Davis's cute, girlish giggle to Dorothy Harper, hoping it will cheer her up in Henri's absence. 19. Alma Fox's coyness to Grace Leonard. 20. George Lindsay's flirting ability to Orville Kendall and George Snooks. 21. John Nevin's Opie Dilldock qualities to L. Dawson so he can shove some street cars over. 22. Harry Walker's and Fred Wilson's translations of“ Cupid's Commands to Nelly Jones. (Leap Year you know.) das Will ( £ontinue5) 23. Ed. Cushing's ability as a dramatic tragedian to Idris Lodwick. 24. Bob Connell's somnambulistic caricatures to Jim Nevin, to be performed after every recitation. 25. Elizabeth Krafka's profound “studiosity to A. Woodrow and Bill Gallagher. 26. Ethel McGuire's man catching net to Gertrude Downs, so she can make as good a catch. 27. Verna Grubb's flighty imagination to George Evans, the Aviator. 28. Clarence Glenn's winning ways to Paul Deeds. 29. Clarence Mahon's almost human intelligence to Vernor Davidson. 30. Paul Box's Safety Razor to Mr. Mendelsohn, to be used to good advantage every morning. 31. Gladys Dougherty's demure and bashful ways with the masculine sex, to Loraine Sherman. 32. Clara Johnson's mild gray dress to Ruth Clair to be worn to school instead of her orange colored satin. 33. Paul Van Gent's pugilistic appearance to Byrne Smith, so that he can fight a bulldog. 34. Guy Rodger's light fantastic step to Ethel Schaub. 35. Marie Porter's super-abundance of failures to Louis Spiwak '13. 36. Joe Ostdiek's speaking ability to Bill Robertson. 37. Adda Caine's height to Lillian Deskin. 38. Maurine Nye's stand-in with Miss Wilson to Mignon Baker. 39. Dominick McDermott's cute voice to Cowell Scott. 40. Harry Lynch's job at Sargent's as dispencer to Tom Spilman. 41. Gwendolyn Parson's ability to debate Women's Suffrage in “Assembly to Frances Brown. Signed, Guy Rodgers, Chairman. Louis Spiwak Ed. Cushing Gladys Doherty Clara Johnson Mabel Burgess. Senior (Tlass Jpr°pl)£cr TIME, 1932 PLACE, PANAMA. Gladys: “Hello, is that you Ethel? Ethel: “Yes, but who is this, your voice sounds familiar, but who is it? Oh! is it Gladys? G: “Yes, I just arrived from Washington, D. C. I have been campaigning for the first women candidate for president, Charlotte Irwin. While campaigning, I met quite a few of our old schoolmates. E: “Oh who? Tell me all about them. G: “Surely you have heard of Eunice Levien? She is one of the greatest society debutantes in New York. She blossomed forth in 1922 and has been a decided success all this time. Do you remember Ed. Lester and Harry Walker? They are now posing for the Mutt and Jeff pictures in the Ottumwa Courier. E: “Have you heard anything about shy Bertha and her kid brother Hen? G: “Yes, Bertha is singing in a moving picture show in Agency, and also keeping house for her bachelor brother Henri, who still throws the hammer in a blacksmith's shop, and oh yes, I saw Harry Lynch, while traveling in the west. He has discovered a diamond mine and is getting immensely rich. E: “And did you see Leona B. and Helen F? G: “Oh yes, where did I see them? They were up along the Canadian border teaching school. And by the way, I visited a clairvoyant while in Florida, who proved to be our old friend Max Wilson, he told me Verna Grubbs was a great beauty doctor in Tallahassee. E: “Did you hear about Adda Caine Glenn? She lives in China, where Clarence is a missionary worker. G: “Well of all things, Adda and Clarence, what a match! But I must hurry or I won't have time to finish. Rachel Cowan is touring America lecturing on Women's Rights. She makes quite a sensation everywhere she goes. And Hazel Davis has made the record of being the greatest aviatress in the world. Alma Fox is now the head of Wellesley College, assisted by Elsie Humphrey, who is a celebrated Mathematics teacher. E: “Just take a breath while I tell you what I know of some of the other classmates. I got a letter the other day from Sidney Gove, who is chief cook and bottle washer in the Calhoun House and he told me that he had just read about Walter McLain, being Senior (Tlass prof l)ecy (Continued) a ballet dancer in a grand opera in Paris. He said that he and Nell Jeffries, who acted as head waitress were serving those famous luncheonettes at that renouned hotel.” G: “Well of all things. That’s nearly as bad as what I heard the other day about the Krafka-McDermott wedding, which took place at the Waldorf-Astoria. Among the guests were Hattie Wolf, maid of honor, and Louis Spiwak, best man. Bob Connell our senior president is now speaker of the House of Representatives. From his experience with our class he is capable of keeping fine order during the sessions of house. Jim Dysart, the heart-breaker, since his last affair has quieted down, is now living in bachelor quarters in Chicago, with John Nevin, his valet.” E: “Hold on there. I want to tell you the worst yet. The papers of the west are full of the divorce scandal of P. D. Boxx and Josephine Ludeman. He ran away with Maurine Nye, the beautiful artists model, and it nearly broke his wife’s heart. G: “Say that’s awful. Paul Van Gent is quite a ladies man of the “Four Hundred’’ in New York. Ed. Cushing is one of the oldest messenger boys of the Western Union in our town, Ottumwa. Two of our friends, Ed. Cook and George Lindsay are “flunkeys” at the biggest hotel at Lake Okoboji. Oh, and sad to say, Leonard Kendall wound up at Mt. Pleasant. Joseph Ostdiek has received a diamond medal for his great violin playing. He has just played before the crowned of Europe. Hazel Overman married Count De Snatch-Grab, and is living very happily in Oskaloosa, on the outskirts of town. Fred Wilson is playing on the Boston Baked Beans Base Ball team. Champs of Canada. Clara Johnson and Mabel Burgess, the twin sisters, are posing for the Biograph Moving Picture Company, as they were always so fond of them. But there is one I haven’t heard about and that is Guy Rodgers. Have you heard anything about him?” E: “Oh, I can tell you all about him. He is one of my neigh- bors. He is running a truck farm, and between whiles he plays in the big brass band. Marie Porter has charge of the Domestic Science department of the Ottumwa H. S.” G: “Well what are you doing anyway? We have talked of everyone else but ourselves.” E: “Oh, I was clerk in Mr. Mendelsohn’s book store until recently, now I am preparing to go west and you know the res— Yes, it’s so, but glad you called.” G: “Goodbye, I’ll be over as soon as I can, goodbye.” Jiunior Officers Venice Lewis, President Marie O'Brien, Sec. Mignon Baker, V. Pres., Katherine McCarroll, Treas. 3imior TZirror NAME AS WE SEE OURSELVES AS OTHERS SEE US IMOGENE PORTER I'se wicked, I is, Fse mighty wick- ed, I can't help it. Always occupied with the duties of others but never alasl with her own. EDNA SMITHBERG I am not in the roll of common per- sons. The fashions wear out more apparel than the woman. MAX RILEY I have that within which passeth show. Wise from the top of his head up. PANSY HARTWELL Oh, that I may join the choir invis- ible. Of singular learning and integrity. JIM NEVIN Neat, not gaudy. The apparel oft proclaims the man. NELLIE HAZELTINE Serene, I fold my hands and wait. Who chooses her gets as much as he deserves. DOROTHY HARPER My exalted head shall reach the stars. Tall, stately and aristocratic. ARTHUR WOODROW Bid me discourse and I will enchant thine ear. A truly practical fellow—(?) MARY CUNNINGHAM Much study is a weariness of the flesh. Wee, sleekit, cow'rin, timrous, beastie. MILTON GILTNER Blessings on him who first invented sleep. Seldom he smiles. WALTER SCHAFER 'Tis impious in a good man to be sad. Truly the gods have made him ar- tistic. 3mxior Mirror (Tontlniufr) NAME AS WE SEE OURSELVES AS OTHERS SEE US HARRY FRANK I want to grow fat and look young at forty. Tis a goodly sort of fellow. ALTA CULBERTSON Days of absence I am weary, he I love is far away. Perhaps she should have been a sailoress since she is fond of a Rowe. CARRIE WATSON Let me silent be. The only evidence of life is growth. HILDER HALBERG My modesty is a candle to my merit. She has many nameless virtues. MELVA STEWART I am to myself dearer than a friend. A surprising lack of vitality which cannot be accounted for. RUBY McBRIDE Labor and intent study 11 ake to be my portion in this life. A jewel of great price. JEANETTE CRAVER The balm and beauty of the lus- trous south. Graced with the gift of gab. CLARA KENDALL I can on either side dispute, confute, change hands and still confute. Whether she knows a thing or no, her tongue eternally will go. B. LINDQUIST You see Fm not much of a fusser. The very pink of courtesy. AUSTIN DIMMIT My troubles number with my days. He will drown, drown, drown all his troubles and cares and woes. GLENN SHOEMAKER I was a cobbler by trade. It's the hair not the hat. THERESA McALOON Kindness is wisdom. A friendly heart with many friends. 3uttior Mtirror ((Tontmuc6) NAME AS WE SEE OURSELVES AS OTHERS SEE US MILDRED WHITCOMB Wasted time is existence used, in life. My, but that girl is a wonder. CECIL RICHARDS A thing of beauty is a joy forever. Oh! Piffle! BURDETTE HUMPHREY I’m half ashamed at times to be so small. His voice sounds as if it comes from a barrell. T. DAVIDSON Oh, my beau is so nice. She says nothing, but chews gum. VREE THARP What care I when I can lie and rest, kill time and take life at its easiest? A beggar thru the world is he. MARIE O’BRIEN Perhaps I am too saucy or provok- ing. She was born a talker and has fair lived up to it. GEORGE HALLER Little—but oh my! Of him no scandal can be told. OLIVE REESE For ’tis the mind that makes the body rich. Quality, not quantity is what al- ways counts. LYNN SHERMAN Greater men than I may have lived, but I doubt it. A father’s pride, a mother’s joy, a great, big, bouncing boy. WILL ROBINSON My bonny maid has never come. Up from the meadows rich with corn. RUTH McBRIDE My hair is gray, but not from years. Her fairest virtues fly from sight, Do- mestic worth shines too strong a light. BILL GALLAGHER We are two vagabonds, Arthur and I. In recitations, bold and bluffy. Junior ttirror (Toittinuc ) NAME AS WE SEE OURSELVES AS OTHERS SEE US BILL GOLDSBERRY One girl and only seven nights in a week to fuss in. � ♦ ♦ ♦ WARREN GARDNER I am not always a man of woe. Such a boy could never whistle or dance. HILDA BROCKMAN What is the use of worrying. The longer you know her, the better you like her. ALBERT STARK My mind to me, a kingdom is. Perfectly harmless. ORVILLE KENDALL The girls all say I'm a rare jewel. Wise in his own conceit. DALL ELLIOTT Ye Gods! I am a man after my own heart. His equal liveth not. Thank God! for that. FRED BOLTZ To be or not to be, that is the ques- tion. A head that is to be let unfurnished. LOUIS SPIWAK Chuck full of knowledge. Quiet and retiring, but a man of true worth. OLIVE KROTZER I must speak, that others may know what I think. Graced with the gift of gab. LOIS GIBSON A farm and a farmer boy for me. Her ability is not as small as her voice. FLORENCE McINERNY The wise talk but little. Sweet and unassuming. FAYE LOWENBERG The boy that gets me is lucky Takes life as a serious proposition. Sophomore Officers Ruth Partlow, Treas, Desdamona Eisenbeis, Sec, Idris Lodwick, Pres. Robert Hughes, Vice-Pres. Best Athlete .... . Idris Lodwick. Class Light-Weight . . Ethel Schaub. Class Fusser . Cowell Scott. Class Grind .... . Paul Krotzer. Teachers Pet . Charley Spiker. Rosiest Cheeks . Helen Haw. Neatest . Harriett Evans Class Heavy-Weight . Hattie Hart. Class Question Mark . Blanche Cross. Math Schark . Tom Gardner. Sandiest . Eugene Parker. Worst Sponger . Elizabeth Hutchison. Gabiest . Marjory Nye. Society Leader . Alice Shea. Class Midget .... . Edwin Cunningham. Smallest Waist Line . Madeline Edgerly. Class Basket Ball Star . . Lillian Deskin. Prettiest Hair, (tie) . . Retta Long and Martha Anderson. Softest Voice .... . Lloyd Carter. Class Hair Dresser . Bertha Giltner. Budding Authoress . . Genevieve Orelup. Noisiest, (tie) . Katherine Benson and Vivian Harker. Roll of Honor . Margaret and Katherine f Ammenhauser. Class Flunker . Sparling Anderson Worst Lovable . Neva Comegys. Laziest . James McAloon. Class Model, (tie) . Ruth Partlow and Lydia Fiedler. 1914 Class ballot ( Tontinue ) Swcllest Darb • Donald Neasham. Most Ambitious . • Robert Mason. Swcllest Pompadour, (tic) . Frank Fiedler, Claude Schafer and Robert Doty. Class Blonde . • Charley Smith. Class Cut-up . • Elsworth Rabens. Class Musician • Orville Upp. Class Bean-pole, (tie) • Earl Jeffreys and Meta Sumners. Class Blower . • Gladys Ramsell. Class Giggler • Lyle Blundell. Most Distinguished Looking Max Von Schrader. Most Retiring, (tie) . • Byrne Smith and Squirt Hughes. Hardest Worker • Mary Denefe. Class Warbler. • Margaret Kilby. Most Prim • Phylis Marshall. Best Bluffer • Frances Brown. Automobile Bugs, (tie) • Frank McKee and Howard Phillips. Class Fashion Plate . • Ruth Clair. Worst Talkers, (tie) . • Ruth Hawkinson and Alice Peterson. Best Latin Student . • Harvey Michael. Best Looking • Cecil Corrick. Class Sport • Tom Spilman. Class Gum Chewer • Angeline Giltner. Class Comedian . • Paul Deeds. Most Dignified • Anna Dittman. Best Set of Teeth • Joseph Hallendar. Most Knowing • Ruth Archer. Stubbornest . • Nye Adams. freshmen Officers Evelyn Hall, Sec. Clyde Elkins, Vice-Pres. Lloyd Perkins, Pres. Vernon Davidson, Treas. .Ambitions of Uje J res men Culprit Ethel Langdale Lena Long . Merrill McCarty Logan McKee . Mary Nevin Harry Palmquist . Harland Pearson . Walker Proud Francis Wheeler Helen Loar Roy Overturff . Helen Evans Aletha Kranz Clarence Falk . John Feehan Estella Fisher . Marguerite Fletcher Ruth Freid Edith Freeman Pauline Graham Clyde Harty Ruth Hampton Clarence Hagberg . Kenneth Baker Evelyn Hall Clyde Erskine Will Harsh . . James Hartley Marie Holzhauser Ethel Hahn Anna Hillje Arthur Rubel . Madge Richards Samuel Sax George Snook . Sina Spiker Gladys Stump . Madeline Sutton Hugh Riley Dale Beagle Jessie Bishop . Freda Bluhm Vernon Davidson Ben Ellsworth . Charlotte Cushing Phillip Scott Ambition Chew gum. Grow Shorter. Get A in Mathematics. Cultivate a low voice. Tell funny stories. Become a second Caruso. Look like a man. Marry a Bishop. Be wheeled and not always the wheeler. Be the world's greatest Woman's Rights pro- moter. Professor of Latin, Bear Creek University. Get rid of those freckles. Be the Lily of the Valley. (Des Moines). To possess a Spiker. Become a man of Henri Wormhoudt's caliber. Get a perch and see a cat fish. Not to be so lumbering. Be freed from this name. Be a free woman. (In other words a violent suffragette). Use at least white flour if talcum cannot be obtained. Become a second Longfellow. Never be so mistaken in anything else as she was when she took Latin. Nothing in particular. Always be able to say just what he pleases whenever he pleases. Always be the 'Candy Kid.' Partner to the 'Candy Kid.' Become mild. Well, we Hartley know. Some day have this name changed to—(?)— we wouldn't like to say what. Be the society belle of Agency. Obtain a Dutch 'hubby'. Miss Stuart's assistant in O. H. S. SOME day a brilliant Senior. Proprietor of a pawn shop. Spring model for the American Tailors. Be the Queen of Beauty. A walking library of Scott's (Cowell) novels. Become an opera Star. Remain loyal to his country. (Ireland). Be a basket ball star. Be a Proud wife. Fill half of a cozy corner. Fill the other half of the cozy corner. Follow in his brother's footsteps. Editor of the Rutledge Gazette. Become the brightest member of the 1915 class. -Alumni The Class of 1912 will be taken into the Alumni Association this year, at the Annual Banquet, as usual, which will be held at the home of Dr. D. J. Brown, on Keith Ave. This might be called the closing party for the Seniors, coming after all of their other parties are over. And for the older Alumnil these are most enjoyable ban- quets, where each one meets many old school friends, who bring back pleasant recollections of the dear old High School days. The officers of the Association for the past year are: President: Dr. W. B. LaForce Vice President: Miss Florence Walker Secretary: Mr. Paul Gardner Treasurer: Mr. Lawrence Rowe The last officers elected by the 1911 Class are: President: Herman Ellsworth Vice-President: Fred Swenson Secretary: Mary Fetzer Treasurer: Edwin Dollar D O. IK S. debating X3eams J. OSTDIEK O. M. SWANK C. MAHON R. CONNELL L. KENDALL E. CUSHING C. GLENN “Debating in O. Iff. S. The try-out for the high school debating teams was held in Chapel, November third. There were just six candidates in the try-out for the two teams which would require six men, and so everybody who tried out was practically sure to make the team. Consequently the try-out was held more for the purpose of giving debators practise in public speaking and to get at work on the Closed- Shop question, than to pick the team. The question used in the try-out was the Closed-Shop question, three speaking on the affirm- ative and three on the negative. Since three spoke on each side of the question of their own accord, this practically decided the separating of the teams. The boys who tried out were Joe Ostdiek, Morris Friedman, Clarence Mahon, Edward Cushing, Clarence Glenn and Robert Connell. At the beginning of the season, Morris Fried- man was taken ill, and was unable to debate, Leonard Kendall then being picked to take his place. Although it can not be questioned that we had good debating material, and our Coach, Mr. Swank, was the best obtainable in this part of the state, the season has a decidedly dejected appearance as we look back upon it. Out of three debates, two were lost by a two to one decision and the third was a tie, one and one, as only two judges were present at the debate. All who heard the debate at home will testify to the closeness of the debate and although the decision was only two to one against us. many believe that it might have stood firmly and well, at least two to one for Ottumwa. The debate at Iowa Gty was a hard fought one also. Iowa Gty undoubtedly had a good, strong team and defeated Ottumwa fairly, although it was accomplished by a smoother delivery and not by more conclusive facts. At Moulton, the first team ve had met in the Iowa State De bating League, the negative team had two girls and a boy as op- ponents, and their team ”was truly weak both in delivery and ar gument, while the Ottumwa team showed excellent results from having debated Iowa Gty, and after having put an extra effort into the preparations. The debate was undoubtedly much one sided. Ottumwa having the favor, but the decisions of the two judges who came, was one affirmative and one negative. The close of a year naturally puts the school officials and pupils in both a reflective and an anticipative mood. The year just closing has been an unusually successful one. The attend- ance lacked only five of reaching the five hundred mark. The percentage of failures was low. The strength of the organization is now brought to bear on the student who needs extra help and on those who are troubled with that “tired feeling ' Delinquent reports wherein the teacher gives the cause of the failure, what has been tried and the results obtained, are sent to the office and are made the basis of conferences between the pupil and principal. Further a special period has been organized so that the teachers can give special instruction to the needy and detain those who are lazy. In general school and student activities this year has been no less successful. All have been marked by harmony and decorum. In Athletics we have one State Championship. But the greatest success lies in the general observance of training rules on the part of the players and the attitude of the school towards the visiting teams. For some time, each year has added something new to the curriculum. The present year saw cooking added as a side line but the coming year will see it regularly installed. Also the com- ing year will see the perfection of the Normal course which was started two years ago. In a word, we have for the coming year a modern High School whose spirit is service to the community which supports it. It has been no little pleasure to see that the spirit of the student body is coming to be in harmony with this purpose of the school. Few indeed arc the students who will act in opposition to school interests. Further, these are no longer supported by the students. The present Senior class has contributed to this improvement. In no way have they been afflicted with that feeling of lawless- ness that is so often seen in High School Seniors. Having made the interests of the school paramount in all their affairs they have left a good influence to the school and a pleasant memory to them- selves. PROF. F. M. HAMMITT. Societies an6 (Hubs MlcTKinleY i bating Society OFFICERS President—Clarence Mahon Vice-President—Sidney Gove Secretary—Clarence Glenn Treasurer—Dominick McDermott Honorary members—Miss Cornelia Herman and Mr. Frank Hammitt ROLL Clarence Mahon (Senator Bailey) Louis Spiwak M2 (Senator Bacon) Joe Ostdiek (Senator Pomerie) Harry Walker (Senator Root) Enos Jones (Senator DuPoint) Edward Cushing (Senator Kenyon) Edwin Cook (Senator Kearns) Mr. Hammitt (Senator Lodge) Dominick McDermott (Senator Smith) Walter McLain (Senator Overman) Clarence Glenn (Senator Tillman) Sidney Gove (Senator Burton) Warren Gardner (Senator Oliver) Miss Herman Joe Tee (Senator Watson) Walter Schafer (Senator Clapp) Harry Frank (Senator Curtis) Max Wilson (Senator Foster) Ben Linquist (Senator Gamble) Leonard Kendall (Senator Page) Burdett Humphrey (Senator Townsend) Albert Stark (Senator Borah) Louis Spiwak M3 (Senator Cummings) Paul Van Gent (Senator Briggs) The same plan was continued during the past year in the McKin- ley which was adopted the year before, of having the society rep- resent the U. S. Senate, and each member having the name of some real Senator. This plan has been very satisfactory in all ways. The debates of the society were carried on as the debates of the Senate, thus causing a little variety, and making the meetings of the society more interesting. The programs for this year have all been very good, there being several musical programs and extemporaneous debates, to help hold the interest in the society, and to assure a good year for the society. The greater number of programs though, were of course made up of prepared debates upon the live questions of the day. These debates were practically all well prepared and were truly in- structive to all hearing them, and especially to those taking part in the debate. On the evening of May 10, the members of the society with their “Ladies,” gathered at Walter Schafer's home on the corner of Ward and Wilson to enjoy one of the best parties the McKinley has had in all of its career. The McKinley has also given two entertainments during the past year. The first consisted of a play, “Who's Who,” of which the cast follows: Mr. Bloomfield Bramelton...........................Max Wilson A Country Gentleman Mr. Lawrence Lavander....................................Edwin Cook A Valet from IVjayiair Mr. Simonides Swanhopper................................Sidney Gove. A Model Young Bachelor Miss Cecila Bramelton..........................Warren Gardner Brameiton's Daughter Miss Matilda Jane........................................Harry Walker A Superior House Maid Later, on High School Night, May 17, the McKinleys gave an illustration of the working of the United States Senate. All of the members taking part, and representing some Senator. The most attractive features of this entertainment were the “togs” of the Senators, and the local hits, which showered fast and furious. Miss Herman, the honorary member, deserves the greatest praise and the bulk of the credit for presenting these two entertain- ments, as it was very largely through her efforts that they were even possible, and after work was commenced on them, it was she who did more work than any one else connected with them. 4 l)ilomatt)£an Citerar? Society FIRST SEMESTER President—Hazel Davis Vice-President—Ethel McGwire Secretary—Hazel Overman Treasurer—Clara Johnson Marshal—Maurine Nye Critic—Miss Kaiser a Pl)Uomatl)ean TiUrar? Sociat?--Continuet EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Ethel McGuire, (Chairman) Imogene Porter Mabel Burgess Marie O'Brien Gladys Doherty SECOND SEMESTER President—Eunice Levien Vice-President—Alma Fox Secretary—Josephine Ludeman Treasurer—Emma Sprague Marshal—Hilda Brockman Critic—Mr. Mendelsohn EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Alma Fox, (Chairman) Elsie Humphrey Jeanette Craver Hazel Davis Marie Porter ROLL Agnes Asklof Ethel McGuire Dorothy Batchelder Maruine Nye Mary Blitz Marie O'Brian Lucie Blundell Hazel Overman Theresa Brady Alice Parker Mabel Burgess Gwendolyn Parsons Mignon Baker Imogene Porter Adda Caine Marie Porter Jeannette Craver Margaret Reynolds Thelma Davidson Mildred Whitcomb Hazel Davis Ruth Williams Victoria Darrell Hattie Wolf Gladys Doherty Leona Berry Alma Fox Helen Fleming Clara Johnson Olive Krotzer Teresa McAloon Melva Stewart Ruth McBride v Edna Robertson Ruby McBride Olive Reese Erie Wilson Nellie Haseltine Marguerite Slaught Hilda Brockman Eunice Levien Nell Jeffries Rachel Cowan Frances Bowles Faye Lowenberg Elsie Humphrey Bertha Wormhoudt Emma Sprague Jessie Burns Esther Edmunds ill ILirtcolri iDebating Society OFFICERS Robert Hughes, President Cecil Corrick, Vice-President Leonard Dawson, Secretary Robert Doty, Treasurer Lloyd Carter Tom Gardener Earl Jeffrey Don Neasham Charles Smith James McAloon Ives Calhoun Paul Krotzer John McCarroll ROLL CALL Benny Ellsworth Dale Beagal Arthur Reubal Vernon Downs Charles Shook Lloyd Perkins Vernor Davidson Idris Lodwick TLincoln iDcbating Society ((Tontinuc5) This year has been a banner year for Lincolns. The meetings have been well attended and great interest has been taken in the debates. All the debates have been well prepared and hotly con- tested. Some of the best debates were: “Resolved that we should have tariff for revenue only.” “Resolved that central banks are detrimental to the community.” “Resolved that the U. S. should continue the Monroe Doctrine.” The society held a party at the home of Earl Jeffrey last winter. Dainty refreshments were served and a very pleasant evening was passed with various games. The hostesses were Mrs. Jeffrey and Mrs. Neasham. The part which the Lincolns took in the program. High School Night was the result of much head-work on the part of Miss Collins and the famous organ builder, Gardner. Jeffrey played the wonder- ful instrument like he was learning to swim. The noise came from various wild animals which were caught by the worlds most famous wild animal captor, Mull. Doc. Dawson, Secy. OFFICERS. President: Alice Peterson Vice-President: Marjorie Nye Secretary: Freda Bluhm Treasurer: Constance Key hoe (TUonian TLiterar? Society EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. Margaret Baker Lydia Fiedler Angeline Giltner Helen Barnes Anna Dittman—Artist ROLL. Marjorie Nye Creata Rankin Mary Walters Constance Keyhoe Bell Rush Juliette Eisenbeis May La Point Louise Potter Margarite Fletcher Esther Shorr Helen Haw Margurite Stark Harriet Evans Mary Nevin Margaret Baker Ruth Glenn Katherine Benson Vashti Lewis Anna Dittman Charlotte Cushing Angeline Giltner Alice Peterson Lydia Fiedler Aletha Kranz Gladys Stump Margarette Mottet Susie Deer Evelyn Kerns Helen Evans Anna Hillje Albertina Parks t o?s’ Olee (Hub (Bids’ (Btee (Hub O. Df. S. Orchestra !fttusical director ttiss Obeodosia IKarrison (Mee Club Mrs. Theodosia Harrison, Directress. Miss Helen Fleming, Accompanist. First Tenor Second Tenor Robert Connell Howard Phillips John Nevin Harold Crips George Haller Harry Palmquist First Clyde Erskine Clarence Bass Second Bass Paul Boxx Mahon Joe Ostdiek Edward Cushing Guy Rodgers (BUe Club This is considered the best Boys' Glee Club old O. H. S. has ever known. All of the members have taken the kind of interest in the club that is bound to bring results. All practices have been well attended, including several practices held after supper, which were called to prepare the club for some special programs. Christmas afternoon and evening the boys sang at the Princess Theatre, this being the opening day for the theatre. Large crowds gathered for every performance, and as the people were largely high school pupils, the boys take the credit for drawing the large crowds. During the latter part of the year the club became better or- ganized, officers being elected. Paul Boxx was elected President, Edward Cushing, Manager; and Guy Rodgers, Treasurer. After the organizing, negotiations were made with the people of Kirkville, la., to sing at the high school commencement. How- ever, the boys were unable to get the date, as previous arrange- ments had been made with the Ottumwa Harp Orchestra. On High School Night, May 17, the boys again took part in the entertainment, giving three numbers, which were greatly ap- preciated by the audience. Besides these programs, the boys also sang in two chapel exercises during the year. Miss Helen Fleming, the accompanist, is certainly to be praised for her excellent playing, and also for the time necessarily given up, in order to attend the frequent practises. (Burls’ (blee (Hub First Soprano Bertha Wormhoudt Margaret Kilbey Phyllis Marshall Emma Sprague Helen Fleming Second Soprano Mabel Burgess Hazel Davis Eunice Levien Marie Porter Alto Clara Johnson Erie Wilson Pansy Hartwell Leona Berry O. 1ft. 5. Orchestra Theodosia Harrison, Directress. Josephine Ludeman, Piano. First Violin Second Violin Lloyd Perkins Chas. Spiker Mabel Burgess Elizabeth Krafka Max Riley Flute, Homer Gardner Cornet, Edward Rutledge “All ye who enter here, abandon hope. 43rof. TKammitt .Argus 3 oom Z51k -Pbrsics department Through consistent and persistent additions of apparatus by construction and purchase, the Physics Department is now able to give an excellent course in general elemenatry Physics. Many pieces of apparatus have been improvised where such will give satisfactory results, but, where excellent results can not be obtained with cheap apparatus, high grade pieces have been purchased. The work requires seven periods per week—three devoted to class room recitation and demonstration, and two double laboratory periods, for the entire year. At present fifty students are enrolled in the department; the number being almost equally divided be- tween the junior and senior classes. In the class room the recitation method, largely, is used; ac- companied by lecture table demonstrations by the instructor. Here the historical, theoretical and practical phases of the subject all have a place. In the laboratory the student does not try to rediscover laws and principles, but seeks to become more familiar with their meaning and application to practical affairs. Exercises have been prepared to accompany all important or difficult parts of the text. And to carry out the two-fold purpose just mentioned practically all exercises have been specially written or rewritten. From forty to forty-five exercises constitute the year's work. Throughout the course much attention is given to the practical side of the subject and through this the student is led to take more interest in, to have a better understanding of, and to derive more pleasure from the world in which he lives. L. B. MULL (Lfyemistr? JVpartment This year two classes have taken the work in inorganic chemis- try. The course consists of three recitations and two double labora- tory periods each week. The object of the work is to study the facts and principles of the science and at the same time to develop in the student the habit of scientific observation and thought. In the laboratory each student is provided with apparatus for individual work and is trained in the handling and use of chemical ware. The experiments correlate with the study of the class room. The more important reactions are performed, the phenomena thus produced are studied and the observations embodied in a written report. Some time is devoted to the testing of materials in com- mon use. Special emphasis is placed on practical and industrial appli- cations. As far as possible the most familiar materials are chosen for study, and by the study of familiar chemical changes in air, water, fuel, etc., the fundamental laws of chemistry are developed and applied. C. W. BOTKIN. u- Motogp iDepartmant Some of the purposes of this department have been to teach the pupil to think accurately for himself, to train him to observe and appreciate the living plants and animals about him, to have him apply the laws of composition in his notebook, to be neat and care- ful in his work and apply the principles of life to man, both as to his development and needs. In the Botany work, a great portion of the fall work was de- voted to tree study and identification of forms, especially adapted to this locality. In the winter, lower plant forms were studied, followed in the spring by flowers and general plant classification. Much field work was done, both by individuals and by classes. Intensive work rather than extensive field work, has been encour- aged. The Zoology work took up the study of insects, spider, cray- fish, earthworm, coral, sponge, starfish and amoeba, as types of invertebrates, and most of the second semester was devoted to the vertebrate forms. A special feature of the spring work was field study of our birds, about ninety of which were reported by the class. As the trend of Biology in high schools these days, is leaning towards the agricultural viewpoint, a great effort has been made to emphasize this phase of the subject. In the Botany classes, at- tention was paid to the subjects of Forestry, weeds, foods and bac- teria in their relations to disease, fermentation and nitrogen-fixing, yeasts in their relation to bread making, plant breeding and many other similar topics. The Zoology students studied the insects that carry diseases, those that destroy crops, those beneficial to man, and the economic values of the earthworm, mollusks and birds. MISS FLORENCE GATES. Ot)c jttanual Oraining iD partment When Manual Training was introduced as a study in the High School, the Board of Education, recognizing its educational value, saw the necessity of enlarging and adding to the department. The Manual training room was extended to almost double its size and the equipment was gradually increased, and with the larger equip- ment the room naturally gained in efficiency and took on the aspect more and more of a wood-working plant. There are now twenty-four benches in the manual training room. Nine wood-turning lathes, a band-saw, a rip-saw and a powerstone are operated by a five H. P. electric motor, while a three H. P. motor drives the eight inch joiner and twenty-four inch planer. The total cost of the equipment is about $3200. The aim of the department is to teach the student, under con- ditions as near what he would find them in a wood-working plant, such work as he must necessarily know if he should take up wood- work of any kind when leaving school. The two year course will not make him a tradesman in any branch, but should give him such skill in the use of tools and such knowledge of wood-work that he would not become a laboring man. MR. CARL HERBORG Obe Commercial iDepartment Two years ago a complete commercial course was installed in the High School, containing a year and one-half course in Shorthand and typewriting, and a thorough course in book-keeping. This has certainly been a valuable addition to the course of instruction, and the students have shown their appreciation of the course by the large number which have taken it up. At first, the department occupied the old Library, which is now used by the Domestic Science department, and had but one instructor for the entire course, but the department grew so fast that it was found necessary to move it to larger quarters, and now it occupies two large rooms, one for shorthand and typewriting and the other for book-keeping. It was also found necessary to add another to the Faculty to.take charge of this department. The value of this course does not lie entirely in the fact that it prepared one to leave high school and earn a stenographer's or a book-keeper's salary at once, but true studying of these courses gives one a much wider knowledge of the English language and its true use, some of these things are obtainable in no other way. The greatest disadvantage this course has to overcome, is the fact that students cannot give enough time over to its study, when carrying from two to four other regular studies. However the course is not intended to turn out shining experts who can startle the world, but will prepare students in such a manner that they will be able to capably handle any ordinary commercial position, and if they wish to procede farther with the study, a good foundation has been laid upon which to build a thorough mastery of the subject. MR. A. E. MARSTON Domestic science was installed as a course of instruction at the beginning of this school year. Miss Wilson was put in charge, and the old library was equipped with the necessary utensils, to give a good course in cooking to the girls of 0. H. S. At the present time the course only occupies one room, but this room has been fixed up into very good shape. Sixteen small gas stoves have been installed, and sinks put in, making everything very handy, which is, of course, productive of good results. Miss Wilson has demonstrated her ability as an instructor, and has been excellently assisted by Miss Lewis. The course this year has been more an experiment, than a regular course of study. The pupils have only received two periods a week of instruction, and these periods were largely outside of school hours, and since some of the students were compelled to appear at other classes at the time they were supposed to be here, the course is not regular, and of course is greatly held back. But in spite of these difficulties, the instruction during the past year has been very valuable. The stud of the value of each food, a correctly balanced meal, and the correct way to cook the food, all were matters of study. If the course is enlarged next year, so that a regular period will be put in every day as in other studies, larger and more valuable results are certain. Let us hope these changes may be brought about, and the results will be as good as might be expected from the value received from the course as it is. i3 ko?s’ .Athletic .Association OFFICERS. Pres.—Max Wilson Vice-Pres.—Morris Friedman Sec’y—Idris Lodwick Treas.—Walter Schafer. Standing Committee. Harry Lynch, Chairman Harry Walker Edwin Cook Walter McLain Edward Cushing Vreeland Tharp Eugene Parker. ♦ The Athletic Association has been on a better basis this year than ever before. The year was started out well by securing a large membership and under capable managership, every branch of athletics has been put on a paying basis and in addition to this every outstanding debt has been settled up and the Athletic Asso- ciation will be able to start out next year with a clean slate. The largest debt was that of fifty dollars, owed to Templeton for his coaching of last year’s football team, and this was raised by sub- scription, both from the school and the merchants. The other outstanding debts amounted to about thirty-five dollars in all and the money for these was taken out of the proceeds from the High School Night, given on May 17th. Atl)Utic Review The season just closing has been one of the most successful years in the history of athletics in O. H. S. Every branch of ath- letics has made a credible showing and the basketball team made the most brilliant record of any team ever representing the high school. The commendable feature of this year’s athletics was the school spirit displayed both by the players and the school. As a rule, the players lived up to the letter of the law, training carefully and playing clean games, and the school showed their spirit by turning out paying crowds at all the games. The basketball team made a wonderful showing, winning the undisputed title to the state championship, and their record gives them as strong a claim to the Missouri Valley championship, as any team contending for the title. The football team only had four defeats out of eleven games played, and as two of these were at the hands of the speedy Des Moines teams, two of the fastest in the state, the season may be termed a success, and in the Thanksgiving game with Monmouth, the team showed a class of ball that is seldom equalled. The track team was, as last year, in miniature, but in spite of this, Cap’n. Wormhoudt’s men captured third in the Fairfield meet with a total of nineteen points, and Wormhoudt took first in the shot and third in the hammer at Iowa City, making seven points, he also took second in the shot in the state meet at Des Moines. So it may be seen that athletics has flourished this year, and with plenty of good material around which to build next year’s teams, another successful year is in view. Capt. Henry Wormhoudt Max Wilson Paul Van Gent Walter Schafer Edwin Lester Harold Gooch John Nevin Enos Jones Paul Boxx Will Gallagher Arthur Woodrow Idris Lodwick Coach- Harry Mendelsohn Bus. Mgr.—Ward B. Rice The football team made a very commendable showing this year, winning six and losing four games and playing one tie game with the Penn College Reserves. For the defeat at the hands of the East Des Moines team, we have no excuse to offer, as their fast team completely outplayed us, however the game with West High was lost through some fluke plays by Des Moines, as Ottumwa played the better ball. The Oskaloosa and Burlington defeats were not a credit to the team, as they both should have been vic- tories, but taking these out of consideration the season was a grand success; and in the Thanksgiving game with Monmouth, a class of ball was shown that would be a credit to any team. Following is the summary of the season: First Team Opponents Ottumwa Sept. 23—Penn College Reserves at Ottumwa 0 0 Sept. 30—Albia at Ottumwa................ 0 32 Oct. 7—Fairfield at Fairfield............ 0 6 Oct. 14—East Des Moines at Ottumwa... 43 0 Oct. 21—Centerville at Centerville....... 3 7 Oct. 28—Pella Reserves at Ottumwa........ 0 18 Nov. 4—West Des Moines at Ottumwa.... 20 3 Nov. 11—Burlington at Burlington........ 10 0 Nov. 18—Oskaloosa at Oskaloosa.......... 14 5 Nov. 25—Albia at Albia................... 0 23 Nov. 30—Monmouth at Ottumwa.............. 0 11 Total............................. 90 105 Second Team Nov. 25—O. H. S. Reserves at Fremont.... 11 10 Nov. 30—O. H. S. Reserves at Keosauqua... 38 0 PERSONNEL OF TEAM. Twelve men won their letters in Football this year, Wormhoudt, Wilson, Lester, Schafer, Gooch, Van Gent, Nevin, Jones, Boxx, Gallagher, Woodrow, and Lodwick. These men all played excel- lent ball and special praise may be given to the linesmen, as the line this year was the bulwark of the team. It was practically impossible for opposing teams to make large gains through the line, at any time of the season, and it was because East High had so many speedy plays around the ends, that she was able to pile up such a large score against us. Gallagher played a snappy and ef- fective game at quarter and with Schafer at full, and Boxx, Gooch and Lodwick playing the halves, the team had a very effective back-field. Gallagher has been selected to lead the eleven next season, and, although the loss by graduation of Wormhoudt, Wilson, Lester, Van Gent, Nevin and Boxx, will be keenly felt, there is an abundance of good material in the lower classes, and with Gallagher to lead them on to victory, a successful season is prophesied. Games have already been scheduled with the two Des Moines teams, Os- kaloosa, Centerville, Albia, Fairfield and Burlington. basketball This year's basketball team was the best that ever represented the high school and they set a record that will hold for some years to come, and one which will be hard for any team in the state to excell. It includes the undisputed claim to the state championship and the claim to that of the Missouri Valley states, gained by the tie meet at Omaha. Ottumwa started out splendidly this year and the only blot on her record was the narrow defeat by Muscatine on January 27th, but this was soon wiped out by the subsequent victory at Muscatine by the score of thirty-four and twenty-nine. In the Iowa City tournament, Ottumwa did not show her best form in the game with Wilton, but she ‘came back' in the game with Sioux City, and the winner was never in doubt. The Omaha tournament was a general mix-up, but it at least showed that neither Kansas or Nebraska could produce a better team, and if Ottumwa had played the class of ball they showed against Sioux City, they would have brought back the cup. basketball--Continued Following is a summary of the season's games: Opponents Ottumwa Jan. 5—Penn Academy at Oskaloosa..... 23 40 Jan. 13—Fairfield at Ottumwa............. 15 52 Jan. 21—Parsons Reserves at Ottumwa.... 9 61 Jan. 27—Muscatine at Ottumwa............. 27 25 Jan. 30—Y. M. C. A. vs O. H. S........... 30 25 Feb. 2—Oskaloosa at Ottumwa............... 3 49 Feb. 9—Fairfield at Fairfield............ 15 24 Feb. 16—Muscatine at Muscatine........... 29 34 Feb. 17—Grinnell at Ottumwa.............. 15 29 Mar. 8—Iowa City Freshman at Ottumwa... 31 45 Mar. 27—Fort Morgan, Colo, at Ottumwa... 11 50 n IOWA CITY TOURNAMENT, MARCH 22-23. Sioux City... Ottumwa. . . . Grundy Center Ottumwa . . .. .42 - Grundy Center..........21 .40 - Wilton................. 31 .40 - Wilton..................37 . 38 - Sioux City.............31 OMAHA TOURNAMENT, MARCH 29-30. Omaha................35 - Kansas City.........33 Kansas City..........39 ■ Ottumwa.............28 Ottumwa..............39 - Omaha...............35 Er THE PLAYERS. Too much can not be said in praise of the 'champs' and their playing. Six men won their letter; Capt. Lester, Nevin, Schafer, Lodwick, Wormhoudt and Lynch, and any five of these men made an aggregation that was unbeatable. The players trained hard and played clean ball, and mdeed, acted in every way as men representing their high school, should. The team has been ably captained by Edwin Lester and in this same gent, is represented six feet of the best basketball material that O. H. S. ever produced, and at center, he shares his honors only with 'big Gene.' There was not a weak spot on the team and the result was a TEAM in every sense of the word. Ottumwa also holds the unique record of having every one of the regulars on either the first or second All-Iowa teams. These teams picked by coach Kellog of Iowa University, are as follows: First Team Second Team. Forwards: Nevin, Ottumwa. Forwards: Schafer, Ottumwa. Hasbrook, Grundy Center Shull, Sioux City. Center: Whittle, West Waterloo Center: Lester, Ottumwa. Guards: Wormhoudt, Ottumwa Guards: Lodwick, Ottumwa. Aldrich, Sioux City. Ticktin, Wilton. t3 ■if Capt. EDWIN LESTER, Center ‘Les' has shown himself in every way to be a capable leader and at center made one of the best players O. H. S. has ever produced. « m IDRIS LODWICK, Guard ‘Id' played a splendid de- fensive game during the entire season, always playing his best, and at his worst was better than most. JOHN NEVIN, Forward John's ‘basket-eye' was the one thing needed to perfect the team, and although he ‘ain't no spieler he certainly can play the game. WALTER SCHAFER, Forward ‘Schaf' never let down his pace and his whirlwind aggressiveness was one of the greatest factors in the victories. a HENRY WORMHOUDT, Guard ‘Henri of '08 Fame' showed his caliber throughout, and when playing his game, it was hard to find his equal. HARRY LYNCH, Guard ‘Lnky’ proved his right to the title of champ, whenever given the chance, and could always be depended upon to play a steady, consciencious game. � - Captain Burgess (Girls’ basketball The girls' team this year has made a splendid showing, and under the careful coaching of both Miss Pearl and Mr. Rice, they have been enabled to win four games out of the five played. The team this year was composed of Misses, Mabel Burgess, Captain; Lillian Deskin, Imogene Porter, Eunice Levien, Clara Johnson, Hazel Overman and Gladys Doherty, all of whom played an excellent game. Although the schedule was necessarily limited, the team showed its ability by beating the strong Fairfield girls' team, this being the first time in three years that Ottumwa has produced a girls' team strong enough to beat Fairfield. The following is the summary of the season: Opponents Ottumwa Jan. 27—Eldon at Eldon 2 48 Feb. 9—Fairfield at Fairfield 18 12 Feb. 23—Fairfield at Ottumwa 13 19 Mar. 9—Beacon at Beacon 11 25 Mar. 22—Beacon at Ottumwa 17 38 Totals 61 142 Z3rack .Athletics The track team this year was in miniature, but was at least an advance over last year and brought to light some good material for next year's team. A great amount of enthusiasm was raised in behalf of track and there was a good crowd out showing their ability, of whom the best were picked to represent us at the Southeastern Track Meet at Fairfield on April 20th. In this meet Ottumwa took third place with a total of nineteen points, Fairfield taking first placef and Seymour, second, with forty-one and twenty-three points, re- spectively. In this meet the following were the point winners: Wormhoudt, (Capt.)—First in Shot-Put. Wormhoudt, (Capt.)—First in Discus. Woodrow—Second in Mile Run. Woodrow—Third in Half Mile Run. Schafer—Third in Mile Run. Erksine—Third in Shot-Put. Ottumwa was represented at the Iowa City Meet, by Worm- houdt and Woodrow, and Captain Henri garnered seven points on Ottumwa, by a first in the shot-put and a second in the hammer throw, Woodrow making fifth in the mile. Captain Wormhoudt was our only representative in the state meet at Des Moines, gathering three points for Ottumwa by a second in the shot-put. It is at least comforting to say that we produced a better team than last year, although even this is quite a come-down after smash- ing state records, with the help of ‘big Gene' and his ‘pals'. How- ever some good material has been brought to light, and here's luck in 1913. 3fome VtfyUtics The Seniors carried off the school championship again this year, but only after a hard struggle, and indeed, it looked for a while as though they would have to hand over their medals to the Freshmen. The first games resulted in victories for the Seniors and Fresh- men, and decided that they should compete for the championship, for the first time in the history of the school. The game between the Seniors and the Sophs was very amusing, the difference in the stature of the two teams being so great, and the Seniors had no difficulty in walking away with the victory to the tune of forty- two and fifteen. The Junior-Freshman game was a little mere interesting, however the Freshies secured so large a lead in the first half that they were victors, twenty-three and seventeen. The battle for the championship was very exciting and was closely fought throughout, but the Seniors managed to eke out a narrow victory. The first half was fiercely fought and ended five and three in favor of the Seniors. In the second half, the Freshmen, aided by a number of free throws, held the score even, and the game ended twenty-one and nineteen. The contest for third and fourth place was not so exciting as the Juniors were overconfident and did not put up their best game. In the last half the Sophs were gaining rapidly, but they were unable to overcome the large lead and the game ended twenty-six and twenty-three, in favor of the Juniors. Senior basketball Oeam Capt. Paul Van Gent Henry Wormhoudt Edwin Lester Harry Lynch John Nevin Harry Walker Louis Spiwak 3unior basketball Beam Capt. Walter Schafer James Nevin Orville Kendall Arthur Woodrow Will Robertson Will Gallagher Sophomore basketball t3eam Capt. Idris Lodwick Paul Deeds Bruce Mellis Claude Schafer Warren Miller Leonard Dawson JFresbmen. basketball I3eam Capt. Clyde Erskine Harry Palmquist Carl Kobel Dale Beagle George Snooks Vernor Davidson (Tal m6ar Sept. 6—ft2's begin their reign in O. H. S. Sept. 2—Senior election. Bob Connell the lucky one. Sept. 23—Penn football game. Sept. 24—Ruth Clair Bunk Party. Sept. 30—Albia Football game. Oct. 4—Bought by Mr. Mendelsohn, a SI.90 box of candy and two packages of gum. Oct. 7—Ottumwa 6, Fairfield 0. “Henri of '08 fame” proves his caliber. Oct. 14—E. Des Moines 43, Ottumwa 0, Wow! ! Oct. 15—Initial appearance of Argus for 1912. Oct. 21—Ottumwa 7, Centerville 3. Referee presents new variations in rules. Team making a touch-down is to be penalized five yards. Oct. 27—Senior Hallowe'en masquerade party at Porter's Ought to have seen the faculty. Oct. 28—Ottumwa 18, Pella 0. Team getting into shape. Nov. 3—Rats and puffs went on a strike! Don't the boys remember this date? Mr. Swank decided to use a non-tipable desk chair in Room 8. Try-out for debating teams. Nov. 4—Miss Fortune calls upon us. W. Des Moines 20, Ottumwa 3. Nov. 9—Freshmen have their first evening out. Entertained at the Garrick by their honorary member, Dwight Baker. Nov. 11—Chilly reception instrumental in causing—Burlington 10, Ottumwa 0. Nov. 15—Noon-hour students made acquainted with proper etiquette. “Noon Order ' Nov. 18—Argus Room stript of its furnishings. Sleuth Ham- mitt on the scent. Schafer gets a hair-cut. No wonder Osky beat us. Nov. 24—Senior party at Connel's. Nov. 25--Albia game. Reappearance of Wormhoudt. Nat- ural result—Ottumwa 23, Albia 0. Nov. 29—Sleuth Hammitt's work rewarded. Argus penants returned. Nov. 30—Redeemed ourselves. Ottumwa 11, Monmouth 0. Coach Harry appeared at Macdonald reception in all his glory. Dec. 4—Elected Lester captain basketball team, and Mendel- sohn manager. Dec. 7—Philo spread in Botany Lab. Dec. 14—Coach Harry, World-beater Rice, and F. M. H. give football men banquet. Bill Gallagher elected to lead team to vic- tory next year. Dec. 15—Warren Gardner awarded stick pin in chapel, for prize Argus story. Dec. 23—Students given a week of much needed rest. Jan. 1st. Seniors celebrate New Years at Lynch's. Jan. 5th.—O. H. S. men outclassed Penn Academy, 40 and 23. Jan. 11th.—J4's are entertained by E.H. Emery. A barrel of apples appear and disappear. Jan. 12th.—27 degrees below zero. Remember it? Jan. 13th.- Ottumwa walks away with Fairfield warriors, 52 and 15. Jan. 27th. Heart-rending battle ends, Mucatine 27, Ottum- wa 25. Jan. 29th.—Getting warm. Thermometer goes up to zero. raUu5ar--(Tontinue5 Jan. 30th. —Y. M. C. A. down Red and White men in annual scrap, 30 and 25 Feb. 2nd. Freshy Preps entertain in chapel by Folk Songs. Subs help to trim Osky, 49 and 3. Feb. 9th.— Basketball duet at Fairfield; boys get away with victory but girls go down in defeat, 18 and 12. Doctor Herrick speaks to students on the prevention of diseases. Feb. 16th.—Great rejoicing; Ottumwa spoils Muscatine's championship aspirations, 34 and 29. Over-enthusiastic bunch of students use part of manual training department to celebrate with. Ottumwa debaters tie Moulton. Feb. 17th.—Basketball team arrives from Muscatine at 4:15 A. M.; wins from Grinnell High School 29 and 15 in the afternoon. Feb. 20th.Philos hold spread in Domestic Science room. March 6—McKinley play “Who's Who? Committee on Senior privileges. March 8—O. H. S. 45, State University Freshmen 31. Fourth issue Argus appears. March 9—O. H. S. Girls at Beacon. Ottumwa 25, Beacon 11. Seniors given two weeks, in which time they are to prove the “Senior priveleges fit. March 15—'13 Class party at Linquists. March 15—Cap and gown committee meets school board. Same old story. March 19—Cornell Glee Club appears at First M. E. Church. A nice bunch of “steppers. March 22—Beacon girls appear again; defeated. March 22—O. H. S. proves its claim to the State Championship, at Iowa City, and students celebrate by having the biggest bon-firc ever known in O. H. S. (Talen ar— Tontinue5 March 26—The first and original cataloguing of the high school music. March 27—Ft. Morgan game. True high school spirit shown in attendance. March 28-29—Omaha Tournament. Ottumwa again plays classy ball. March 29—Mr. Mull acted as judge of the oratory of Fairfield. April 1—Mr. Mendelsohn spent vacation at his home in Bear Creek, la. April 10—Miss Stuart comes to school alone! ! ! April 16—All Philos MUST pay dues! April 17—Members of Philos should pay their dues. April 18—Philos please pay dues. How the tone changes with age. April 22—“Cat” goes home alone. Ye Gods, what's this world coming to? April 30—Palmquist and Bullock make their initial appearance in polite society. Ask Evelyn and Grace if they didn't. May 10—McKinley party at W. Schafer's. May 15—Mr. Hammitt sported a new rain-coat. May 16—Coach Harry gets his hands dirty helping Philos prepare stage. May 17—High School Night established. A big success! ! May 21—John Nevin works out his first poll tax. May 22—A new arrival—in the form of a Panama hat. May 24th. Katherine McCarroll wins stove at Courier cook- ing school for baking the best cake. May 31—General high school party night. June 2—Baccalaureate sermon at First Presbyterian Church. June 6—Commencement day. Our .faculta s afuture Cives To prophesy for scholars, was the style of former years, To prophesy for teachers too, is now the style, my dears; So here's to the teachers loyal, some cross, some good—all wise, Here's a modest little prophecy concerning their future lives. What's happened to Mr. Hammitt? He's the statesman of the day, He wins in all his arguments with these words, “Now, I say. 'Coach Harry' has retired from school and runs a store of art. His daily gains were twenty cents, right from the very start. Miss Hall from our school has vanished—it makes all very sad. But yet we know, where'er she goes, she will make some heart glad. Miss Packard still doth Latin teach, though many years have passed And though she's getting pretty old, she's still a 'spinster lass.' Mr. L. B. Mull, the same as yore, a famous man is he. But now he signs 'L. Mull; B. A.; M. A.; B. L., Ph. D.' Miss Hale is now a bird-woman, her fame is very great. She has accomplished wondrous feats and flies at a record rate. With fearful eyes, O. Swank looks on, as she does the 'deathly dip,' And breathes a sigh of thankfulness, as she comes down each trip. Miss Hermann, the queen of palmistry, has read king's hands, they say. And to Europe's gay and distant courts, she now has gone away. 'World-Beater' Rice, a bachelor is, his hair is now no more. He has established seven periods, all the country o'er. Miss Collins has invented 'Anti-Long', it's sure to make you short, She kept on growing tall each day and took it as a last resort. Miss Stuart is a suffragette and strives for women's votes. On stumps and chairs, her theory, she over and over quotes. So here's to our teachers loyal and to our teachers true. Who, when they read this prophecy, will find what they will do; In future years, we wish them joy and also great success. And it makes us sad to leave them and our dear old O. H. S. J. E. L. L. Smile and tt e world smiles will) You O.lf. S. Mlotl)er (Boose Coach Harry, so bold. Was a merry old soul. And a merry old soul was he. To the girls in the hall. He called one and all, “Go straight to your session rooms, flee ' Bennie, Bennie, banana eater, Had a girl and couldn't keep her; Gave her up to Cowell Scott And didn't seem to even get hot. Hark, hark! What's the knell? It's the tardy bell, The primpers are coming in late. Some in bows, With powdered nose, And all togged out at a great rate. Hey diddle diddle, Warren G. and his fiddle. The great star in our O. H. S. band. Sole boy in one class. Four years Latin he'll pass. And never, no never'll get canned. Hippity hop to the grocery shop, To buy a sack of candy. In Assembly so big. You can suck a licorice pig. Behind somebody's hair-ribbon, handy. George Snookin, pudding and pies. Thought Miss Sutton very wise. Yellow hair and big blue eyes. Don't you think he's very wise? 0.1ft. S. Mtotfyer (Boosd No longer will Max His energy tax, In seeking distant Venice, so fair. He may stay up the hill And court at his will; And Venice will ever be there. Paul Boxx,—they say— Born on Monday, Went to school on Tuesday, Was late on Wednesday, Flunked on Thursday, Canned on Friday, WORKED on Saturday, Died on Sunday, And that was the end of Paul Boxx, they say. There is a young man who lives in Room 2, Who has so many children, he doesn't know what to do; He gives them some Math., which, if they don't get. He keeps them till 4:45, you just bet. Ding, dong, bell. Doggie's in the hall; Who put him in? Little John Feehan, Who took him out? Mr. Hammitt so stout. Little Charles Shook was fond of his book. And loved by his teachers and father. But naughty Cowell Scott, he up and got shot, The last week of school—what a bother. Patient Miss Packard, Surely did try hard, To teach 9B Latin to Paul. When she knocked on his head, She found it was dead. Nothing but dances—that's all. KINDERGARTEN CLUB. Chief Incumbent of the Perambulator: Squirt Hughes. Custodian of the Milk Bottle: George Walker. Pampered Darling: Torky Burns. Sargeant at Arms: Henri Wormhoudt. Bellario Sherman Rube Powers Benny Ellsworth Phil Scott Infants at Large. Donald Neasham Earl Jeffrey Orin Michael John McCarrolI EMBROIDERY CLUB. Motto: “Not if it soils our hands.” Faculty Member: Harry Mendelsohn. Knights of the Needle Annabelle Kendall Charles Spiker Charles Shook Gwendolyn Snooks Dalrymple Elliott Max Von Schrader FUSSER'S CLUB. Cupid's Rival—Henri Wormhoudt Love's Young Dream—Harold Crips Chief Cut-up—Fred Wilson Cowell Scott Georgie Snooks Max Wilson Assistant—Clarence Glenn Corresponding Secretary—Bill Goldsberry Fairies. Paul Deeds Annie Kendall Benny Linquist All (bvaat fizoph Ijave tl eir Savings Bill Gallagher: “Hyah, fellows!” O. Swank: “See, and all that sort of thing ” Mr. Hammitt: “Now, as I say, as I say.” Jeanette Craver: “Thank you.” Ostdiek: “He's a boob.” Miss Hale: “You'll have to ask Mr. Swank.” K. McCarroll: “Oh Harold!” E. Cushing: “Great guns!” Bertha Wormhoudt: “Oh, you kidder!” Grace Leonard: “Oh, here comes my Frank.” Clarence Glenn: “I te' you, guy.” Henri: “Now when we went to Madison—.” A. W. Woodrow: “Now, if you were a man of Henri's caliber.” R. Connell: “I wish you'd hash.” J2A His. Mr. Swank: “Harriman and Hill were both great railroad builders, yet they used different methods. Now what is the essential difference between the two?” H. W. “Harriman is dead.” Miss H. 12A Eng. “Give a comparison of the lives of Byron and Swift.” M. P. “Their lives were such as to cause us to pity them.” Miss H. “The only reason we have for pitying Swift is be- cause he had to live with himself all of his life.” A. Van Gent reading as Shylock in Merchant of Venice; “I am a Jew. Hath not a Jew eyes? Hath not a Jew hand-organs?” Tin Mlemoriam Schafer’s 3 fair (Lruellv Shorn 18. 1911. “(Bone but not .forgotten.” CHEW - - P. 1). PLUG AND BE IIA1 I Y SOLD EVERYWHERE The Boxx Tobacco Co., Makers +++-h++++++++++++++++++++ h++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ H-v :: My Friend : : Do you wish to be a “Ladies Man” :: if so - - see - - I A. W. WOODROW HOURS: One till Won. Long years of experience have fitted me for in- struction, as is no one else in the city. How About That Joy Ride? THE WILSON AUTO CO. f CLARENCE GLENN, Mechanician % Ford Cars a Specialty FREE SERVICES TO THE LADIES $ $ YOUR COLLECTION OF O.H,S. TREASURES Will not he Complete without the 1912 ANNUAL For Sale at CLAUDE MYERS AND Y. M. C. A. 50 Cents ■H I I ■ I■■ H Our Daily-yes | Hourly Desire I is to find words whereby we can I convey to you young men the ad- J vantages you get by buying your t clothes here—and make you + BELIEVE THEM $ It is a Fact— we can prove it in any number of ways—that we do give the greatest values procurable in Ottumwa. By values we do not mean necessarily that our prices are lower than elsewhere, but we do mean that dollar for dollar this store gives the biggest measure of propor- tionate worth in the clothes it sells. Put us to any test you can conjure, we will make good. Kuppenheimer Clothes | I! €J See the very newest Kuppenheimer creations in light-shot, double- toned fabrics; English sacks and two-button, soft roll lapel models...... f Sc • ■ The Good Clothes Store MARTIN’S ft + XT 4 + + + 7 T + + + + «-----±______________±_ T + + + T 4 + + + 4 4 + 4 7 + I + + Si rt of excellence OUR NAME is the sign of excellence in candies, chocolates, bon bons or other confectionery, and the patronage which we enjoy in this com- munity is ample proof that those who have made even the smallest of purchases of us come back again. + + + 4 4 + + 4 i t + No store can be successful without Regular Patrons, and a regular patron—-a customer—is a Satisfied Purchaser, one who has given us a trial and is sufficiently impressed with the excellence of our goods to “come again” How acceptable is a BOX OF CANDY to wife, sweetheart or friend, candy which has behind it the confidence of your friends and neighbors CLAUDE MYERS 108-1 10-1 12 East Second Street FH 4,4,4,44-4-4-4,444-4,4,4,4-4 4-4-4 4,44-44-4-4,44«F4,4‘4«444,4,4 4'4 4,4,4’4-4,44,4-4“H«4-4-4 4-4-4- l + 4 4 +4 4 +4 +4 4H 4 +4 4H 4 4 4H 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 +44 4 4,4,4,4,44,4,4,44 44,4,4,4,4,4 4 4 4,4 4' l! SOME PROBLEMS MAY BE HARD TO SOLVE ! t + + i $++++++ i T + + 4 4- + f + + + 4- T + 4- 4 T ., 4- -I- Hh -I- -I- “I- I- i 11 q BUT HART, SCHAFFNER MARX have solved the clothes problem for you. For your next suit try one of their Shape Makers—its the ideal suit for young men. Summer Hiilletin r STRAW HATS SUMMER CAPS B. V. D. UNDERWEAR POROS KNIT “ BALBRIGGAN “ LISLE THREAD SOCKS PURE SILK SOX SOFT COLLAR SHIRTS ELEGANT WASH TIES ALL MAKES of GARTERS Peach Cresswell Clo. Co. 207 HAST MAIN STREET + 4 + + + + 4- 4- i + + + 4 4 + + T J £ j Chan. CreHNwell Harry A. Trout T f t •f T 4 4 f 4 + + + + + + 4 4- + 4- + I + 4- ■4 4- 4- v4,4 4,4,4 4,4 4,4,4 4,4,4 4-4-4 4 4 444 4 4,4,4 4,4,4 4,4,4,4 4 4,444 4,4,4,4,4,4-4 4,4,4 4,+4 4-4 4-4 4 [. Beautiful White Goods! f f fr t v i + + 4 4 4 4 t 4- 4- 4 4 v + 4- 4- 4- 4 4- 4 4 4 4- 4 Flouncings, All-Overs, Galvons, Bands, Medalions, Edges, Laces, and Embroideries. We show the Southern Iowa. largest assortment in PRICES RANGE lc TO $10.00 A YARD. 4- 4- 4 + 4- 4 4- 4- + 4 4 4- 4- 4- 4- S. C. CULLEN CO. 4- + 4 4- 4 T i 4 4- 4- 4- 4- + 4- 4- 4 4- 4- 4 4- 4- i | + + 4 + 4- ‘H F44,4,44,4,4,4,4’4 4,4 4,4 44 4-4,4,4,4,44,4 +4,4 4,4,4,4 4,4 4,4,4,4,4,44-4,4,4-4 4-4-4,4 4,4,4‘4 4,4,4-4,4- +++4-4«f+++4-4-4-4-4-+4-4-+4 4 T,4-+++++4-+4-4 4-+++++4-+4H-4 ++4-4-4«4 +++4-4- h+ H«l ‘H + + + Say Fellows! J We have everything new and $ nobby in the Oxford line as J usual. t Tan and Black Button Ox- Th© Just Wright Shoe t fords and Tan Black on the 4 new recede toes. AND GIRLS We have Whites in Boots, Pumps and Strap Slippers. Also a complete line of Pumps and Oxfords in all leathers. We are always here to please. Stevens Shoe Store 106 EAST MAIN ST. •+++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ + 4- + I i i f i 4 + + + T 4 4 + 4- t + I crunni Dnra; c t SCHOOL BOOKS i 4 4 + 4- + + 4- + + •p + + 4- + + + ++ = t AND SUPPLIES + 4- + Crescent Drug and Book Co. COR. COURT SECOND STS. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++-M-++++ I 1 T + T + Photographers to the Class of 1912 -- V + + 4 4 4 + 4 4- + + i t v Ofye 3 eid Studio t Habit is acquired. If in the habit of having Reid photograph you retain it—if not—con- tract the habit. V I + 4- + + 4 + + i ;• Dysarts Distinctive Styles : | IN YOUNG FELLOWS TOGS i I CJ We have a suit for every man’s fancy. Smart snappy models for the young fellow, in all the newest shades for J summer wear. Come in and try on one of our two piece !! outing suits, we are always glad to show you. €j We are up to snuff in our furnishing line; Soft Shirts with de- $ tachable collars with sleeve lengths to fit the long or X short arm fellow. White serge trousers, broad rim sail- ► « • i + ors and many other new shapes in Straws. : : : : J. K. Dysart : i + + 4- + 4 t + + $ 4 + 1 + i + 4- + + I 4 REMEMBER US THIS SUMMER When you want HAMMOCKS, BICYCLES FISHING TACKLE REFRIGERATORS And all Kinds of Hardware SPILMAN'S HARDWARE CO. 114 EAST MAIN STREET + t t f T V T T V t T T i t I T For a Hicli Luxuriant Cup, use Za-ga-Zi£ Coffee For a sweet, delicious bid mild nerve sustainer, use Mamma’s Choice Coffee BOTH WELL KNOWN IN OTTUMWA •J. H. Merrill Co. + + + + + i 4 + + + f + + f + + f + + 4 + r + illlllllllXllllllllilllllXlIllIIIlirillllTTllITTTIlillAlIIl a Chocolates i •p ¥ ¥ When you want the BEST, get HALLS and no mistake made. Walter O.TKall (To. Mtanufacturers v •i T + + •P + ’'d,++d +++++d ,h hd ,h+d d,+4,d‘ h,hd-, hd,d d 'I-,d d d 4,+4 h,hd +d 4 'f,+,f,d +4 +'M d h+ h+ h h h tV t i O IV C 1 r.-y P tv r It Semi ivttry + pOR QIRLS. WASHINGTON, D.C. (SUBL ■it 1 A real school for real girls, taking account of their general education, growth of special talents, the caro I f homo and health, tho desire and need for social life and training. Location on high ground in large private park. Generous equipment of twenty buildings—twelve for school uso and eight club | GYMNASIUM .....- J .- • V“V — 1« v:i� u 1UI StllUUI USU ill 111 Olglll Cl houses—adapted tor residence, classes and recreation. Unique features to I nvnrn tbn oilconto rfno Af hntk II, a I.. . .. .1 . ■ • . . ■ insure the advantages of both the largeand thcsni’aYfschooV; tho 1 ifeand‘ ythc congenial groups and small . ------------------ —----t would appeal to thoughtful par- ents. Academic and collegiate studies—with special departments of Ih.iIa iIa 0 1 .. .. a « _ • ■ «. .� _ -------------- ttages of both the larges the democracy of the one modified by the congenial groups'and smalT classes of the other. All features that v—’ - — - ■ n . . � � ,----- . 7. , '' oiuurc.-� —� special ueparnnenis oi Art, Music, Domestic Science, Arts and Crafts, Secretarial Work. Library Economy and Business Law. Athletics and outdoor life to promote good health and spirits. Pure air, pure water and perfect sanitation. Electric car service to all parts of the city of Washington. Parents Interested In the choice of a school for their daughters should send for illustrated bound volume in which every detail is fully explained. Address Box x Forest Glen. Maryland, ODEON I Hot Summer Days ii Are enjoyable days til tlie elegant New Hofmann Ice Cream Parlor ii Buxton’s Ice Cream || We Invite Your Patronage S. S. PARTLOW’S Lunch and Dining Room :: OPEN DAY AND NIGHT • • 213 EAST MAIN STREET We Cater to the High School Trade. t NONE SO GOOD AS 66 99 Mary J ane Bread 120-122 E. Second Street LOWENBERG’S BAKERY h++-:-+++4-d-++++++++++++++++++ I-++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ f H +++++ I«I- ++++++++++++++++++++4-++++++++d-++++ I +++++++++4-+d- + + T + + + + + H ave You Seen the New 0. H. S. Jewelry, Brooches Pins, Collar Pins, Stick Pins, Belt Pins, Cuff Links and Fobs? Also O. H. S. Stationery and Souvenir Spoons. If you are looking for some- thing suitable for a graduating present don’t fail to look over our line of 0. H. S. Jewelry. J. )V. Neasham 120 EAST MAIN STREET t HACK BAGGAGE -I- w. S. CRIPS I LINE t i------------------+ B. W. CRIPS S. P. CRIPS HOUSEHOLD GOODS AND PIANO MOVING + + + + + + 4 + + BOTH PHONES 134 W, S, CRIPS CO. f' LIVERY AND TRANSFER FUNERAL LIVERY f ± A SPECIALTY T + J WE MAKE A SPEC- j ? IALTY OF SHIPPING ? J CAR LOADS AND $ ± PARCEL DELIVERY + Y COR. COMMERCIAL AND J ? GREEN STREETS + J. 4 T t t + f T The Iowa Success School ° Y Is now in its beautiful rooms in the new Utt Building. Don’t allow the long summer vacation to be wasted. Why not take up commercial work? Nothing else pays so well for the time and money invested. Stenography, Bookkeeping, Banking ,Business Practice, Arithmetic, Grammar, Spelling, Commercial Law, Penmanship. If you have failed to make your grade in, or for, the High School, let us help you make up your work. Enter any time—-no vacation. Night school Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. We prepare our students for high grade positions and THEY “MAKE GOOD.” y Vs ++++++++++++++-i-4-+++++++++++++++++++++++-:-:-++++-r-!--!-+++++++++ The “Coolest” Shop in Town First Class Workmen FIRST NATIONAL RANK RARBHlt SHOP Klectric Massage Peroxide Steam Olive Oil Shampoo Special Attention! “Buster Brown” and “Pompadour” flair Cuts Under National Hank Old IMione 7.‘17 W. S. HURT, Prop. 4.4.4. __________ _______________________________________________________________________ 4 TLaura 13eart Cibbep’s Comment an6 .Advice’’ Dear Miss Libbey:— I am 17 years old, and have been going with a very nice boy who seems to be very fond of me, however of late his attentions have ceased, and all of my attempts to renew them were unavailing. Even my attentions to the other boys did not restore his former ardor. He is an awfully nice boy, and I hate to loose him, especially as the Country Club season is just opening. Can you help me? Grace The course of true love never runs straight, you can only be patient and trust to your charms. My dear Miss Libbey:— I am 18 years old and about to begin my last year in H. S. I am in love with a girl in my own class and I know she cares for me Do you think we are foolish to consider ourselves engaged? Anxiously, H. C. Don't take yourselves too seriously. Have you ever heard of “puppy love? Dear Miss Libbey:— There is a young and handsome teacher in our school who seems to pay a great deal of attention to me. The other day I had a pretty red flower and he asked me for it and wore it all day in his button-hole. I don't want to act silly but don't you think from what I have told you that he is especially attentive to me? Shall I bring him some more flowers to show that I appreciate it? A Freshman. The young man is probably fickle and from what you tell me, I am sure he talks to other girls also. Have you never watched him in the halls? t t t + + + T T ■ ii New Ideas in Young Mens' I Wear are First Shown Here. : + 4 !! Leading manufacturers naturally bring their ;; !! new ideas first to us, because we have the “ !! class of trade which demands and appreciates !! the new and smart things—briefly we ’ have “ !! the outlet for this kind of merchandise. “ €J Why not deal with a house which has •• “prestige?” It costs you nothing extra in fact we can SAVE you money. A ! CRAMBLET POLING CLOTHIERS :: “The Store of Greatest Values” E. DAGGETT £ SONS Livery Transfer Undertaking Storage HOUSEHOLD GOODS PACKED FOR SHIPMENT 202 West Second St. Both Phones +++++++++++++++++++++++ ++++++++++-M-++-i--i-+-I-+++-M-++-H-++++-M H-+ after trying other places try the Bnllingnll Barber Shop I FOR GOLDEN STATE SERVICE I W +++d d ++d +dH +d-++dHH-++++4-4HHHH-++4 d- +d dH +d d d +d-+d-dHH-++ H--H-'H' EVERYTHING FOR EVERYBODY A complete line of Ladies’ Cloaks and Suits, Dress Goods and Silks Mens’ Clothing and Furnishings Queen Quality Shoes The Rest of Everything at Low Prices j + + 1 4 4 1 I t j-H-+++++++++ -t-++++++++++4-++++-:-:-+++++++++++-f+++++++-w-H-+++-H-+' -RJitlt best Wishes to the ; ClrtSS tlf 1 ill Z gram the ; LONGFELLOW BOOK STORE j ROY P. CLARK | 230 EAST MAIN STREET I ++++++++++++++++++ + ■I i M. B. Hutchison Lumber Company 4 $ DEALERS IN ALL KINDS OF 4 I BUILDING MATERIAL 647-653 West Second St. +++4-+4-+++4-+4-+4-+4-+4-+4-+4-4-4-+++4- 4-+4-+4-4«:-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-++4-4«!-++4-4-4«I-4-4-+ j + “Ottumwa's Biggest, Best and Busiest Store” i €J In our big Ready-to-Wear Department :: :: you are sure to find the kind of Dress, :: :: Suit or Coat you want at the price you :: :: wish to pay. :: Millinery, Gloves and Hosiery X to inatcli every costume. 4 4 + + + 4 + + T Always the best of Every- thing. YOUR GROCER Otto Bremhorst Corner • i Court • - and • Second ► � � ++ J Good Clothes cost the j same but the effect is vastly :: different. i Ours is the differ- $ ent Kind. T Obe American bailors :: 125 EAST SECOND ST. r Don’t . . . . .. Apologize h++ H-+4H-+4H-+4-++ h Not only the Largest and Hest :: Equipped Plant in the State ; BUT OPERATED BY THE MOST SKILLED FORCE OF $ ■ LAUNDERERS, DYERS AND DRY CLEANERS THAT + WAS EVER ASSEMBLED UNDER ONE ROOF. $ ; Every garment coming to our place is handled with Jhe ut- ;; ; most care and every precaution taken to retain the color and ;; ; prevent shrinking. In addition to a general Laundering, Dyeing ;; ; and Dry Cleaning business we clean and block mens’ hats and ;; : dye or clean Ostrich Plumes and fancy feathers. ;; (If you want the best the wagon most he white) : Iowa Steam Laundry Company | Launderers, Dyers and Dry Clt aners Correct Dress for Women M isses and Children +4 +++++++++++,i,,H,++++++++,f+++++++++++ THE SIDNEY COMPANY, Inc, f 111 EAST MAIN ST. X + t +++++++++++++++++++++++4-++++++++++++ Direct Attention to their Exclusive Showing of FINE SUMMER DRESSES At Very Moderate Prices. f+++++++++,l,4,+,I ++++++++4 ,! ++++'I 4‘+++++ +++4 ++ i,++++++++++++W ,H,| I HAMMOCKS j a J t 1 $1.00 $3.00 $5.00 Ottumwa Hd W. Co. 122 FAST MAIN STREET W-++4--I-++++++++++++4-+-I + ++++ I-+++++++++4-++++++++++++++4 O. Tft. S. .Alphabet 4 4- T + + + t + + + ■P + + i T + 4 + + + + + + 4 + + + + + f + + 4 4 + + + + + + + + A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z +++++ ++■ - is for athlete, noble and tall Who doesn't know beans, but thinks he knows all. - is for Botany, bugs, Botkin and Boxx, The latter especially renowned for his socks. - is for canning a habit up here Which makes the poor Freshman tremble with fear. - is a safe and most popular mark, Which everyone gets who isn't a shark. - is for English “a snap, so 'tis said; Until you strike Chauser and suddenly flunk dead. - is for Freshman—an array of bright bows, With boys in short trousers and girls in short clothes. - is for Gates, a most popular teacher Who knows all the birds and every creature. - is for Harry, Hall, Hammitt, and Hale And Harrison also—no wonder we fail! - is for ink, a fluid most dark, Except when Miss Packard gives you a red mark. - is for Jim—what Jim do you say? It's the Jim who never does anything but play. - is for Kendall, an orator great. Whose discourses on Closed Shop, would make Roosevelt faint. - is for Latin—I wonder who's stung. You thought it was easy—that's when you were young. - is for Math—abominable stuff! Depends who you have, as to how much you bluff. - is for Nevin, who made his debut Though he ain't no spieler he is mighty cute. - is for Orville, both Kendall and Swank, Both fond of the ladies but neither a crank. - is for Physics and dear Mr. Mull, Who makes you learn something, although you're most dull. - is for quiz, can't you hear us all groan? And we did want some good looking marks to take home. - is for Rice, not the kind good for dinner, But the Algebra kind, mighty hard on a sinner. - is for Science—domestic preferred, It smells mighty good, and sure draws a herd. - is for 10, where the Seniors belong, And you'll get there sometime unless I am wrong. - is for Union, and we'll go on a strike. If they don't stop 7th periods, so there now! Sure Mike! - is for Verna, our Senior so wise. Who has brains almost twice as big as her size. - is for Williamson, up in Room five. And you've got to know something to come out alive. - is for flunk marks as everyone knows, And sometimes our papers are covered with those. - is for yell, and when we play football And ought to yell hardest, we don't yell at all. - is for zeal a quality fine, But I ain't got none for any more rhyme. + + + V 4 + + + + + + + 4- 4- + + + + + 4 + f + + 4- % i + + + •: Get your Class Pictures Framed at C.C.TKoett 105 ttarkct Street Wall Paper, Paints, Glass, Putty, Etc. +4-4-4-+4-+4-++4-4-+4-++4-4-+4-4-4-+4-+4-+4-+4 +++4-4 4-++4-4-4«l-+4-+4-+4-+++4-+4-++++++ 4 + + + ARTIFICIAL ICK That can be used for all purposes, Cool- ;; ing or Drinking. Free from all impurities. :: Is what we handle. + T T f + Ottumwa Fuel lee (]«. • • PHONE ITS YODR ORDER + + j, 4 4-4-4-4-+4-4-4-4-4-+4-+4-+4-4-+++4-+4-+++++4-++++++++++++4-+++++++++++++ H 4 4,4 +4'+4 ,P4 ,P4,4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4-,4 4 4 4 4 4‘4 4 4 ,f,4 4 4 ,4,4,4 4 4‘4 4 +4 + t,+ f,4'4 ++++4 +,f•++++• ■ I DRINK j Zloortsfyirte J i Quenches Thirst T FRANK B.CLARK t Makes You Happy i«i n. court st. JL 4H-++4 4 +++4-W ++4 ++++++++4 ++++4-+++4 4H-+++++++4 +++4«H-HH DEALER IN STAPLE AND FANCY GROCERIES, PRODUCE, FRUITS, ETC. New Phone 478 107 South Court Street Old Phone 12-B 4 ++ h h4,4,4,4,4,4,+ h4,4,4, 4 4 4 4,'h h-h h h4,,h++'I ,h4 + r+'h++ h h4,4,++4,++++ h,h'h++4,4,,h4 T CHARACTER BUILDING | A. P. ANDERSON V 4 i t]j The greatest achievement in a young mans’ life is to build his character above reproach. The law of financial success goes hand in hand with character building. €J The Commencement Exercises are economy and obligation, both essential to success and the greatest teacher is a policy of Endowment Insurance, which not only teaches a lesson in economy, but affords security not found in any other financial institution. €J The Pacific Mutual Life Insurance Company issues a contract which contains a savings for the future; the creation of a large cash estate with a small investment ; a Total Disability provision in which the Company agrees to pay the Insured while living, the face of the policy should dissability, caused by disease or accident, terminate his earning power. It affords perfect protection in one contract. Talk With the Agent. Phone 84 W. T. ARCHER, Manager GLOBE TEA CO. DISTRIBUTORS OF High Grade Merchandise Fancy Fruits, Candies and Delicacies 2 1 6-2 1 8 East Main Street 4 f % t • i T | t Perfection Chocolates + 4 MADE IN ALL POPULAR FLAVORS QUALITY WILL PLEASE YOU ALWAYS. t Made in Ottumwa t Tower-Majors Candy Co. J REASONS WHY f + “Iowa’s Pride” Hams and Bacon ARE SUPERIOR t I.-LOCATION OF PACKING HOUSE SHORT HAUL OF HOGS. t 2.—QUALITY OF HOGS USED FOR “IOWA’S PRIDE MEATS. | 3. THE CARE GIVEN THE LIVE STOCK BEFORE SLAUGHTERING, t 4.- THE CARE WITH WHICH THE MEATS ARE HANDLED. + 5. THE “IOWA’S PRIDE” PROCESS OF CURING. | 6.— CHOICE QUALITY OF MATERIALS USED IN THE CURE. + | John Morrell Co.f Ottumwa, Iowa t-I-I-I-M. I f •I ’ REMEMBER US When Desiring Anything in the Millinery Line. I 4 + I Ol)£ mporium 106 EAST MAIN The Latest Styles at the Right Prices + + + + f ■L v v V 4 ? v T t f v V T + T f v SARGENT The True Druggist Sells Koaks and Cameras from $1.00 to $100.00. Also does developing and Printing CJ Safety Razors from $1 to $5. Victor Talking Ma- chines and Victorias from $ 15 to $200. t + t f i •r 4- + + -t- 4 i + T + + 4. + t T + + + + + 4 4- +++ ; OTTUMWA GAS LIGHT, HEAT fc POWER CO. | I 1 ] We have a man. whose special duty it is to inspect gas stoves and see that it is working properly as well as arc lights. Do not hesitate to avail yourself of this service—it costs you nothing and we consider it a duty we owe the public to assist them in every way possible to secure satisfactory service. €J Practical sug- gestions from the public that will tend to improve our service will be appreciated. Now is the Time to Frame Your Pictures 1 WE FRAME PHOTOGRAPHS, DIPLOMAS, SKETCHES PRINTS, ETC. CALL AND SEE FOR YOURSELF. The Gift ami Art Store 105 NORTH COURT ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++-H-+++++4-+4-+++++++-I-+++++++++++-H- +++++++++++++ ! Y Y v + JEWELRY, WATCHES AND DIAMONDS; VICTOR VICTROLAS, X EDISON PHONOGRAPHS; SHEET MUSIC AND SMALL GOODS Arnold Jewelry c Music Co. 113 East Mniii Street +++++++++HH-S-+++++++++- + 46 It’s Great!” “Wliat’s Great?” ‘A SWIM in the Y. M. C. A. Pool on a Ilot Summer Day,” + “How much does it cost ?” £ “Only $2.00 for full membership from now until September i.” J “That’s cheap enough, I’ll join.” : : : : = BUY YOUR ===== | Pipes, Tobacco, Cigars and Periodicals AT Norfolk News Co.’s “Where you meet the Hoys” 105 South Market St. : : : Ottumwa, Iowa O. Hf. S. tews Stand The Standard.................1912. Harper's.....................'Henri'. The Bookman..................'Coach Harry The Smart Set................The Four O clocks. The Red Book.................Inglis and Prettyman. Woman's Home Companion-------O. M. S. The Poet's Lore..............12 A English. Good House-keeping...........Domestic Science. MacKintosh Monthly.........Miss Stuart on a rainy day. The Green Book...............Freshman Class. Review of Reviews.............Final Exams. The Forum..................... McKinley Debating Society. The Theatre..................Garrick. The Criterion.................Mr. Hammitt. The Arena.....................Band Concert Night. The Elite....................M. Slaught, Alice Shea. National Sportsman...........Leonard Kendall. The Musician.................Charles Spiker. The Country Gentlemen........Clyde Erskine. Correct English..............Vreeland Tharp. Recreation...................Fussing. The Toilettes................A. R. Girls' Wardrobe. Scientific American.........L. B. Mull. The Craftsman.................Mr. Herborg. Current Literature...........English Themes. The Vogue....................Teddy Bear Pompadour. Youth's Companion............Willa Turner. Brown Book...................Clarence Glenn. Industrial..................Fred Boltz. Gas Power Magazine.............Paul Deeds. Baby........................Eleanor Pearson. Girls' Companion..............Walter McLain. I Dr. BURT LA FORCE EVE, EAR. NOSE AND THROAT Glasses Fitted + 105 N. COURT STREET OTTUMWA. IOWA Throne’s Grocery and Market + «20 W. SECOND STREET Prompt and Careful Service and a Square Deal. : s s s A Roth PIlOllCH IS •• 2 | “No Dirt” “No Germs” t JUST PURE WHOLESOME j MILK WITH CREAM. Graham Garretson Milk Co. 4 i AT ALL GROCERS 4 T l +++ I +++++++4,+++++++++++++++++'I ++++“l‘+++W +++++++++++++++++ | GIRLS AND BOYS OF O. H. S. :: | % HOW ABOUT YOUR VACATION? | • • When you go camping, fishing or picnicing, let us help you get ready [ for a good time. You will need picnic baskets, picnic plates, Paper ! !. napkins and doylies, drinking cups, waxed paper, ice picks, lemon •• squeezers, tee cream dippers, fans, etc., and a lot of other things. :: PUTNAM BRIDGEMAN 5-10c and Variety Store i 107 East Main St. WE SELL Most EVERYTHING. ++ + + + •p + + T ■f1 + 4 4 f T + + + 4 4 H« � H-M‘ +++++ 4« 4HHHhH I M I I- ■ M H� H' H«H� p 4 i I Ottumwa Stamp X orKs X 217 TEast Mlain Street + 4 i + + 4 + + + i t + Ot)£ onl? up-to-6ate Stationers in tt)e (Lit? T7f TE carry everything for the office. Our goods are strictly first class and we guarantee satisfaction. + + Come in and see our fine line of Sta- - I I tionery and Correspondence Cards, Auto- mobile Record Books, Address Books and Travelogues also our fine Leather Goods; ■; Watermans Ideal Safety Fountain Pens and many other articles suitable for graduation gifts. You do yourself an injustice if you buy elsewhere before seeing our goods. t Argus TE?es A COMEDY IN ONE ACT. Time: Sixth Period, afternoon of day of ‘High School Night Place: Chem. Lab. Dramatis Personae: Joe Ostdiek and Katherine McCarroll. J. 0. “Are you in the Philo play to-night?” K. M. “No. Are you in the McKinley doings? I'll bet I could act your part better than you can.” J. O. “Til bet you could too. I'm to make a fool of myself.” Miss Van Dyke. “Fred, what is a rhomboid?” F. B. “A lop-sided square.” One of the laws of Physics: The deportment of a pupil varies inversely at the square of the distance from the instructor. 11B Eng., Miss Collins “Why was the death of Sir Roger an- nounced by his butler?” R. H. “Well, he couldn't announce it himself.” Prof. “When was the revival of learning?” Pupil “The day before exams.” Miss Collins, 11A Eng. “John, what is purgatory, anyway?” J. M. “Purgatory is a stopping off place, just before you are promoted into hell.” ‘ R. 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